Chapter 124 - The Future of Eris
Our group got smaller again, at least this time it was an appropriate farewell.
Without Lilia, our group again seemed a little different, as if something was missing, but we prepared for that unlike when Eidar left us.
We continued our journey, this time, heading toward Fitoa.
Even without entering cities with Ezkalor, we passed by roads, trade trails, and smaller settlements that dotted the central region of the Kingdom of Asura.
It didn't matter how far from the main road we were—the simple silhouette of the vibrant red dragon was enough to cause a commotion.
I lost count of how many merchants abandoned their carts and ran off. Terrified travelers dismounted their mounts in a hurry.
On some occasions, braver warriors prepared to fight... until they realized that there was a group of people in a cart, calmly walking right in front of the creature.
It was always the same cycle: fright, tension, confusion... and then came the explanation.
At first, Rygar took it upon himself to calmly explain that Ezkalor was a tamed dragon, under his command.
He explained how he had managed that, demonstrated with small commands and made it clear, above all, that there was no danger. But as the encounters became more frequent, he began to delegate.
Sometimes, it was Eris who spoke. Other times, he himself. Ghislaine also tried, but neither of the two girls was exactly... communicative.