Chapter 81: Directory Government - Rosemary
The road out of Dilrus.
Kroxx and his people hosted a grand farewell.
Hassan was tearful, watching Shandra depart; she was to travel the long road with us... or so it appeared.
His face, weary and aged beyond its years, silently conveyed a sentiment akin to, 'To think that girl represents us. The world truly has gone to hell.'
The delegates, having journeyed with us, had shed some prejudices due to the generous hospitality and the image they had presented. They appeared to have a relatively positive impression of the orcs, goblins, humans, and beastmen who gathered, waving us off.
When I initially descended from the gate to relay the Orc King's request for a meeting, I couldn't have foreseen this kind of relationship developing.
I'm pleased to return to Francia feeling fulfilled.
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After a long journey, as summer ended and autumn began.