Chapter 170: A War in the Blizzard

Ophelia and Esmeralda found themselves unceremoniously deposited in the middle of the snowy expanse on Mount Sidus. The biting cold was relentless, but they were grateful for their foresight in preparing for winter's harsh grip. Despite their best efforts, the frigid wind cut through their layers, making every breath a struggle. Ophelia reverted her fiery weapon back into a simple dagger, her brows furrowing. "I didn’t expect the arrival to be accompanied by such murderous intent." Esmeralda, adopting a defensive stance with her bow and arrow at the ready, smirked. "They know you're not the type to back down easily." Ophelia nodded in agreement. Just moments before, when she had collided with Esmeralda, Nikolai had somehow teleported them away without any visible contact. It was as though he had anticipated the entire situation with uncanny precision. She scanned the snow-laden landscape with a frown. Large clumps of snow were falling heavily, and the wind howled furiously against