Rosalyn responded back with a calm expression on her face.

�You�re right. I am qualified.�

Cale looked toward Rosalyn. She had her usual rational yet confident look on her face. Rosalyn was very clear about her status and abilities.

She was also certain about her dreams and aspirations.

Cale knew all of this as he responded back.

�Please let me know if you need money or magic stones.�

�Thank you very much.�

Rosalyn did not reject his offer. Cale responded back with a smile before starting to walk into the snowstorm with the token in his hand.

�This is a bit difficult.�

The snowstorm was so strong that he still felt pressure, even after pushing the wind away with the Sound of the Wind.

Cale walked out of the forest and toward the lake.

�The Lake of Despair has been a Forbidden Region since ancient times.�

He recalled what Eruhaben had said.

�The World Tree does not meet with just anybody. The snow moves according to the World Tree�s will.�

�The World Tree gifts paradise to those who make it through the snowstorm.�

Paradise.

Cale thought about the word, �paradise,� as he suddenly stopped walking.

He was right in front of the lake that was covered by a snowstorm.

He needed just one more step to stand on top of the edge of the lake.

Cale fumbled with the token in his hand as he stepped forward.

Click.

The token made a small noise as light started to pour out of it.

Cale stepped on the ice.

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