After leaving the Sanzu River, Vincent glances below to see a large mountain range. The mountains are covered by heavy forests, and he can see the occasional stream and waterfall. To his left, he can see a large peak reaching high into the clouds, but it doesn't seem to be their destination.

"That is Youkai Mountain," Komachi says as she points at it. "The tengu and kappa live somewhere around there. I heard that a new shrine appeared on it a while back. Quite a few interesting and troublesome beings make that place their home."

"Youkai Mountain," he repeats. "Is that place on the way?"

She shakes her head.

"We'll only pass by the side. I usually pass this route to avoid the evil spirits in the swamp between Hakugyokurou and the Sanzu River. They aren't strong, but they can be a nuisance."

"I see," he says. There seem to be worse things than evil spirits in that place, but he keeps it to himself.

Vincent surveys the ground. The view is actually quite beautiful and serene. Gensokyo seems to be full of natural wonders. For the next few minutes, he decides to enjoy the scenery and forget about trouble for a while.

"..."

Something catches his attention toward the right. He can't see clearly, but there seems to be a kid running across a mountain path. She is being chased by a pack of some strange, deformed creatures.

Vincent squints to observe more details. The kid seems to be wearing a red and pink dress with gold trimming. She has a green cloth cap on her head, and she seems to have cat ears. Two tails are poking out from under her dress.

The girl runs into the trees, but she is soon cornered by the creatures. They seem to be a horrid cross between a crocodile and a large hound. They look hungry.

"Hey, did you see something interesting?" Komachi asks.

Vincent pauses.

[ ] "You might want to see this..."
[ ] "Is that normal around these parts?"
[ ] "We need to help that girl!"
[ ] "Not really. The view is great."
[ ] "..."
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