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The horses and wagon had miraculously remained unharmed. Since Vernon's body needed to be transported, it was decided that Mev and Miguel would drive the wagon. A knight in plate armor sitting on a carriage was hardly a majestic sight, but Mev paid it no mind to it. The group left the tomb forest and paused at the crossroads. The farewell was concise.
“I’ll be waiting for you at Agel Lan, Ian,” said Mev
“See you soon,” Ian replied.
That was the extent of their parting words. Ian and Mev went their separate ways, toward Orendel and Agel Lan, respectively. Philip glanced back until the wagon was out of sight and then expressed his concern.
"I wonder if Miguel can truly serve my lord well," said Philip.
"And you're not worried about yourself?" Ian chuckled.
"Of course. Not just because my lord has asked, but since it's my mission, I'll do my utmost," said Philip.
“Things will be quite different compared to when you were serving Sir Riruel.”
"That must be what my lord wants me to experience. Don't worry. I'm prepared." Well, they say a picture is worth a thousand words. Ian shrugged and drove the horse forward. The journey had been comfortable thanks to the paladin, but now, the true nature of the dark ages awaited him once more.
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Night fell again, covering the world in darkness. Philip clung closer to the horse's side since Ian had forbidden lighting any torches.
"But… wouldn't it be fine to light just one torch?” Philip asked.
"No, it's...
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