First Floor, Glacirith [3]

Like that, we set out to investigate the mysterious phenomenon that threatened to bring ruin to the entire village. The party speculated on possible causes, perhaps a monster attack, a raid by bandits, or the presence of a hidden enemy. But these were merely fragments of countless possibilities, which were as likely to be true as it was to be false.

The trial's setting was a secluded village nestled deep within the mountains.

There was countless possibilities that could be considered.

Firstly, if monsters were responsible, there would have been signs of their presence lingering around the vicinity prior to the attack. However, given the atmospheric conditions, only a few monsters could adapt to such extreme cold. Even if such creatures existed, there would have been evidence—tracks, corpses, or other traces.