Perhaps it was because the rumors of dragons excited the maidens even more, Fang Zheng had no choice but to continue leading them on their journey.
Of course, before that, Fang Zheng hadn't forgotten to ask Molly to notify the Elf Village at the base of the mountain to be on guard. After all, elves' defenses were not as strong as the dwarves', and if even the dwarves were instantly defeated, the elves would fare even worse.
Next, Fang Zheng's choice was still — to chicken out!
Although his mission stated he needed to investigate the Peak of Ice and Snow by himself, it didn't say he had to go alone. In other words, even if the Peak of Ice and Snow really faced a crisis, the unlucky ones would be the dwarves, not him. Besides, even if some Demon King at the Peak of Ice and Snow wanted to destroy the world, the Sanctuary and the Goddess of Order would hold it up. Why should he foolishly charge in alone and face death?