Chapter 489

The mountain was steep, and climbing it at noon during the hottest part of the day was exhausting. Felicia knew better than to rush to the top all at once. She paused periodically to rest, buying water from vending machines along the way and taking a few sips before continuing. She had to admit that those who were well-trained were definitely different. Stanley was doing remarkably well. Despite the grueling climb, he wasn't even out of breath. At one point, he found a sturdy tree branch and offered it to Felicia as a hiking stick. She declined the offer. She had never stopped training and strengthening her physical abilities. Her endurance had improved greatly, and climbing a mountain like this posed no real challenge. By the time they reached the summit, a refreshing breeze swept over them. Felicia first headed to the location of the old tower. The towering structure stood silently, its surface marked by the passage of time yet still majestic regardless. A little further ahead