Shadow Slave novel Chapter 2801

It began slowly.

Red Hill was a small city, as far as human settlements in the Dream Realm were concerned. It was situated in one of the most remote regions of this dire world, far away from both Bastion and Ravenheart. The Glass Hell bordered the Chained Isles to the east and Godgrave to the west. From the south, it was confined by a breathtaking sea. The sea was placid like a lake and gorgeous like a dream, but its water was deadly poison. In fact, it was capable of melting human flesh in a matter of seconds — in a minute or two, only bones remained. That was why it was called the Bone Sea.

From the north, the vast plain of the Glass Hell was washed by the mists of the Hollow Mountains.

Considering how remote the Glass Hell was, Red Hill rarely saw visitors. The only people who visited it were the merchants travelling from Bastion to Ravenheart or the Lake of Tears. The caravans from the east arrived battered and in need of respite after a long journey, so they spent some time in the city before leaving for its final leg — the arduous crossing of Godgrave.

The caravans arriving from the west, meanwhile, needed rest and repairs because of that crossing.

The merchants brought with them building materials, food, and luxury items. They left loaded with mystical glass, which was the main export of Red Hill. Apart from the merchants, the Lord of Hell himself was a source of resources that locals needed to survive — as a Saint, he was capable of bringing plenty of supplies from the waking world.

That was one of the most vital roles Saints played in remote settlements like Red Hill. Their power and martial prowess were of grave importance, naturally, but their value as logistical powerhouses was perhaps even greater than that. With a Transcendent watching over a settlement, its citizens were not going to starve to death or die of thirst, at least.

Masters were the same, even if they could only carry a modest load across the boundary of two Realms. Having a personal relationship with a Master meant living a more comfortable life than your neighbors. People of Red Hill were split very visibly between those who had little and those who had more. The latter could enjoy privacy and shade in their homes, because the walls of their homes were covered by wood or stone. The former lived in full view of their neighbors, because the walls of their homes were made of bare glass.

There were very few secrets in Red Hill.

Life here was simple and rewarding. Apart from hospitality services aimed at the passing merchants, the main local industry was mining, processing, and transporting glass.

Mining glass in hell was a tough and dangerous job... and sometimes, it was very hazardous. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

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