Inside the valley lay the Highland Tribe's fertile farmland. However, beyond the valley was an entirely different scene.

A narrow path, just wide enough for one person, wound down from the towering canyon into unknown territory below. The passage was deep and dark, requiring torches to navigate safely. Ordinary Highland Tribe members were not allowed to visit the forbidden ground.

This time, the group consisted of Andrew and the four outsiders, along with Othniel and the Highland Tribe's patrol commander.

That commander happened to be Othniel's son, the giant man Andrew had slapped earlier.

Finally, there was Tobiah, Knox's elderly father, carried by two burly warriors. This small group traveled in secret toward the forbidden ground, and no one spoke.

The dark passage ran along the cliff wall of the massive canyon, winding endlessly forward.

Nyx said in surprise, "This was all carved out inch by inch… What a massive undertaking by the Highland Tribe."

Knox explained, "This se