Then—
A loud man's voice echoed through the site.
"Is everyone ready?! We'll head out now!"
The carriages jolted, wheels creaking against the dirt road.
Horses neighed, seekers shouted across each other, the whole convoy bursting into motion.
They rolled out of Glimmerfen, the early light breaking through the trees.
Akayra is as quiet as ever…
Min sat up front near the coachman, chatting away, while Ahrie leaned against the wall—eyes half open, staring out the window. He watched the trees blur past, scanning them for any movement… any potential threat… hell, even a random creature he could stab just to kill the boredom.
"So… Embergarde's always fighting monsters?" Min asked, curiosity lacing his tone
"Yes," the coachman replied, pulling lightly on the reins. "It's the first line of defense for our kingdom. Its border faces the south forest more directly than here."
