Chapter 43: Red Sun
Lyra and her group, after having rested sufficiently, headed toward the city in Medici territory to complete the mission entrusted to them by the clan chief.
As they ran through the forest, dodging trees at high speed, they drew closer and closer to the city.
Lyra ran at a steady pace, clouds of steam escaping from her mouth with every breath she took. Her gaze scanned the surroundings for any danger, although there was little that could threaten her in that forest.
They continued advancing through snow-covered trees and bushes until, after an hour and a half, they emerged from the forest and saw in the distance the walls that protected the city from the waves of beasts.
After a few minutes, they arrived at the entrance, where they were greeted warmly by the guards who guarded the gate.
"Welcome back, young lady Lyra."
Lyra gave the guards a small smile, walked through the entrance, and entered the city.
There, the residents greeted her with smiles on their faces when they saw her. Even when they passed by a fruit stand, the vendor gave each member of the group a purple and black apple.
"The young lady is still as popular as ever," said John, biting into the black apple the vendor had given him.
"No wonder the young lady’s nickname is ’Red Sun,’" commented Aria, another member of Lyra’s group, whose long blonde hair covered the bow she wore on her back.
Hugo, with delicate features and blue eyes like gems, tall and with a shield on his back, spoke: