The Mountain Inhabitants (2)

Before long, the girl approached as well, executing the same gestures as the young man had. When she extended her hands, a wall of translucent crystal emerged, halting the advance of the White Flame.

Now, the two of them stood before Orion as a protective barrier.

As he observed the duo, Orion felt an immediate urge to ask about their identities and origins, noting their distinct and peculiar hair, unnatural skin tone, and eyes.

However, he refrained from posing the question, realizing that they likely harboured similar curiosity, given that the girl had already broached that topic with him.

"Come on, let's go!" the princess instructed, at least that's what Orion had heard the young man call her. Following closely behind the girl and the boy, with Saria still draped over his shoulder, the sound of glass and crystal shattering echoed behind him, signifying that the White Flame had broken through the barrier. Orion quickened his pace.