Chapter 334.2
Eugene, fresh from disembarking the carriage, cast her gaze towards the path winding up the distant mountainside.
“It appears rather distant, and the road seems narrow. Can we not proceed by carriage?” she inquired.
Kasser shook his head. “No, we cannot.”
“What?” Eugene turned to face Kasser, puzzled.
“I’ve altered our route. This is a shortcut. The terrain is rough, but we can traverse the mountain in a day.”
“But you mentioned we can’t take the carriage. Are you suggesting we ride on horseback?” Eugene probed.
“No, I’ll be carrying you. It won’t be like riding in a carriage. There’ll be less jostling. Your motion sickness is truly peculiar, no matter how I contemplate it,” Kasser replied. Eugene couldn’t help but feel a tad embarrassed.
“Instead of aimlessly wandering here in search of a suitable doctor, it might be wiser to take the shortcut over the mountain and consult the kingdom’s physician. If you find it uncomfortable, I won’t insist on this journey.”
“Oh… I’ll be fine, but I’m concerned for you, carrying me not on level ground, but up a mountain,” Eugene responded with genuine concern.