Bingbaek Mountains, Baekryeong Plateau Fortress.

Perched atop the snowy peaks at an altitude of 5,000 meters, the fortress stood as a symbol of resilience, enduring relentless blizzards 365 days a year.

The abundance of frost-element mana in the area meant that most soldiers stationed there practiced frost-based magic, granting them a certain resistance to the biting cold.

However, mastering frost magic alone was not enough to control or evade the fury of natural disasters like the brutal snowstorms.

To survive the razor-sharp winds and bone-chilling temperatures, only warriors possessing unyielding mental fortitude, exceptional magical skill, and physical endurance could reside …