Cheong-un and Seolhwa returned to the river fortress by that path. Cheongsan’s family was waiting for the two in front of the Fortress Master’s tent.
"Is it already over?"
"Not yet. But, it looks like the Ghost Shadow Fortress will lose, so we need to get out of here before that."
"!"
Cheong-un shouted at the party. Cheongsan, Moyong Yeonhwa, and the Yellow Dragon Unit members who came with them all looked at Cheong-un with tense expressions.
"From now on, we will leave the domain of the river fortress without rest. Cheongsan will take the lead and clear the path, while the Yellow Dragon Unit Leader and I will follow at the rear, erasing our tracks."
"Wait."
Cheongsan interrupted Cheong-un.
"I'll take the rear. Elder Brother, your body is not in a condition to fight. In that case, it's better for me to be in the back, as I can buy even a little time."
"I'll stay in the back too. I'm confident in erasing tracks."
Moyong Yeonhwa also agreed with Cheongsan. After a moment of thought, Cheong-un decided to follow Cheongsan's will.
"I understand. Then, let's do that."
Cheong-un and the Yellow Dragon Unit Leader each carried Hwarin and Soyak, followed by Seolhwa and Yu Kang. The Yellow Dragon Unit members followed them, and at the very end were Cheongsan and Moyong Yeonhwa.
"There will be no rest until we cross the mountain."