Chapter 179 - Forge of the Iron Will
After they retrieved The Hill's head, along with all the magical artifacts and valuable weapons from the other Templars and priests, the five set out on their journey back to Tinaver.
They moved at great speed through the mountainous terrain and then across the vast plains of Milis.
Lerov carried an enormous satchel filled with all the collected items, which jingled with every leap and movement—brimming with weapons, enchanted trinkets, and relics.
Along the way, as they talked and caught each other up on everything that had happened over the past six years, Rygar had time to observe more closely the small and large changes in each of his companions.
His master, Verdia, was just as beautiful and cheerful as the last time he had seen her.
If Rygar had to note a difference, it would be that her golden hair seemed to shine more brilliantly than he remembered... but perhaps it was only his imagination.
More than her beauty, another thing that now caught his attention was the arsenal she carried.
She was armed with various magical items that Rygar had never seen her use before.
All kinds of magical gear: a bow, a blade, garments, rings, and even a staff.
Curious, Rygar asked about the items and discovered that they were equipment she had used during the Laplace War four hundred years ago. He was surprised.
Even though he thought he knew his elven master well, it became clear that Verdia still held a few secrets.