We had been traveling for an hour now, and we had officially left the sprawling premises of the Capital behind us.
Truthfully, with the proper royal steeds and a high-standing carriage, the journey could be completed much faster. However, traveling in such conspicuous luxury would entirely defeat the purpose of our stealthy departure. Following my strict instructions, Eleanor had chosen carriages meant to blend into the background as much as possible.
The horses pulling us were definitely well-bred, boasting fine coats and strong muscles, but they were entirely mundane. They had not been nurtured and meticulously trained with Essence to elevate them into magical creatures. While they were top-tier ordinary mounts, they lacked the immense stamina and physiological superiority of the royal beasts bred with raw essence.
