We finally are leaving the Kitsune Tribe behind and we were going to b e heading straight for the Feliann Tribe—a journey that would take about a day if we kept our pace steady. The morning air was crisp, brushing against my skin as the trees whispered softly in the distance. The sunlight filtered through the thick forest canopy, scattering golden streaks across the dirt road as if nature itself was watching our every step.
"Take care of Ayane for me, Leon," Eiju said, his tone calm but heavy with meaning.
"Of course," I replied, reaching out to grasp the hand he extended toward me. His grip was firm, confident, yet there was something deeper behind it—trust. It wasn't just a casual gesture... it was a silent promise between two men who had shared both battle and belief. I could see it in his eyes—he was counting on me from here on out, and I wasn't going to shatter that trust.
