Book 7: Chapter 18
Having travelled for days, the sand beneath our horses’ hooves began to gradually get thicker. We had finally left the last place which had traces of Rosvenor Empire. We were finally standing atop the sand dunes. Having just come from the cold Rosvenor Empire, I could truly feel the temperature gradually increase. There was no mana being sprayed around in this region, but I could feel the heat of the desert. The winds felt even fiercer than in the north, while the spiralling tiny specks of sand felt like they were cutting my face.
We advanced along a small road in the desert. We hadn’t seen anyone in a long time since entering the desert. Even when we saw small villages, there were just over ten homes. It was as though this was a desolate area. While it seemed as though the sun didn’t exist in the north, it felt like a volcano spitting lava sat overhead here.
When we entered the desert, we switched into the sets Lorana had prepared for us. The pure white cloth hoodie fastened our cape to our chest. We wore thin gloves designed for the desert and switched into high-boots. We shoved our pants into our long boots before tying them up.
It was actually quite comfortable in the intense sun with our pure-white cape and long robe. Tying up our boots and collars also helped prevent sand from getting in, but we could still pour out a pile of sand when we camped at night. The temperature in the desert at night was significantly different. You could even say it was extremely cold at night in the desert.
Lorana took care of everything to do with our camps in the desert. She led us to find places where we could avoid the winds behind sand dunes and she was able to proficiently set up very sturdy tents. Alice told me that building a nation with the people as the foundation was the equivalent of building it on sand, as in it being unreliable for stability and sand being incapable of thinking. This time, I felt Lorana had something to say.
“Luna, have some water.“
I handed Luna some water. Luna massaged her calves with a smile and then took the cup. She giggled softly and responded: “I apologise, your majesty. I should be the one that is taking care of you yet I need you to take care of me now……”
“It’s nothing. As long as you’re alright, that’s all that matters.”
Luna felt a little unwell during the day today. I think she had a heat stroke. I undressed her and placed her in the Earth Dragon carriage carrying water for her to rest. Luna had basically recovered by night time. However, Luna hasn’t been too well lately. It looks like her past experiences have long-term effects on her health. She appeared ill the entire time once we entered the desert.