Chapter 10. A Bit Of Shopping And Trouble
Reo leaned back against goods, allowing the rhythmic thud of the carriage wheels to soothe him into a moment of unusual peace.
Beside him, Liana sat quietly, her hands clutching her bag. Her face was pale, exhaustion clear from their two-day trek through the forest, but she held herself.
They were on the way to the Academy which is located in Avermoor town. So they have to reach ironholt town first.
The middle-aged driver sitting at the front of the carriage glanced back at them. "Lucky I found you two out there. The forest's no place to be wandering on foot."
Reo tilted his head, his crimson eyes steady. "We were attacked by bandits and escaped luckily. Walking felt like the only option, but... thanks for stopping."
The man gave a small nod, urging his horse forward. "Not a problem. You both looked like you needed a break."
Liana, sitting stiffly next to Reo, opened her mouth as if to protest. "Young Master Leo doesn't need—"
Reo cut her off with a light tap on her arm, silencing her. He gave the driver a small smile. "She means we appreciate the ride. It's been a long trip."
The man chuckled, his eyes fixed on the road. "No trouble at all. Just sit tight. Won't be too long now."
After some time, Reo noticed that Liana had drifted off to sleep, despite the constant jostling of the carriage over the uneven path. Her head leaned against the wooden side, her breathing steady but shallow.
The exhaustion on her face was evident—she had pushed herself to the brink over the past week, and the two days of relentless walking through the dense forest had only added to her fatigue. Yet, she hadn't voiced a single complaint.