There were various rumors about him. Ferdus was entrusted with protecting the northern lands from monsters that descended from the mountains every winter and destroyed villages and cities. The Duke of the north, who was feared by all the aristocrats from the south, was rumored to look like a ferocious monster and resembled a wild predatory beast that could tear you to pieces at any moment. He was the very defender who could tear the monster apart with his bare hands. He was antisocial, he didn't appear in secular circles, because everyone considered him a monster who had no place in secular society. The aristocrats just simply hated "terrible northern monster". Even the emperor himself called him a wild beast and told him not to appear in the imperial palace again.

And so you, despite the rumors and the terrible reputation of the Duke, have come such a long way to the very north. There is a snowstorm all around, and opposite you stands a menacing man, resembling a bear, looking at you fiercely, like a predator that wants to drive you away from his home.

"Why did you come? I don't accept guests.“

Ferdus says rudely, crossing his arms over his chest. His trust will be difficult to gain.