Chapter 1483

Thanks to efforts in promoting Perthter City, Freehold Mountain had begun to earn a name for itself. Though tucked away in a remote area, it still attracted a steady stream of curious visitors. Whenever tourists arrived, the villagers welcomed them with genuine warmth. They were eager to seize the opportunity to build a lasting tourism brand for Freehold Mountain. At lunchtime, the head of the village, Cyrus Varick, invited Jack and the others to his home. Cyrus was over ninety years old and was said to have participated in the war. Freehold Mountain earned its name from the fierce battles fought there to defend against invading forces. Despite his age, Cyrus was still sharp and energetic, even hunting wild boars in the mountains daily. For lunch, he treated Jack and the others to a rare feast of game meat—rabbit, wild boar, and pheasant. The dishes were rich and flavorful, the kind rarely found in the city. Most of his children had left Freehold Mountain, leaving only him and hi