Conversations and idle chatter accompanied their journey through the wilderness.
Where they were, there were no roads, no buildings just untouched, raw nature.
Once they crossed the border, they walked for hours without the slightest sign of civilization.
When night fell, they set up a temporary camp in an open area.
Around one of the campfires built by the candidates, Elizir, Lucy, Fidri Costa, and Gracia Snowtail had gathered to talk while eating their survival rations.
Gracia looked out at the sprawling camp, then declared,
"Starting tomorrow, I'll scout ahead on my own."
There were several thousand of them participating in this diplomatic mission, which greatly slowed their pace. That's why everyone nodded in agreement with her suggestion.
"Alright, give me your contact info," she added, raising her phone.
When Elizir moved to input his, Gracia pulled the phone away and handed it to Lucy instead.
Once Lucy entered her number, Gracia walked off to a quiet corner.
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