He was not sure whether this would be the final war. Even if the unified nation erupted into war again and fractured in the future, that would be a problem for later. At the very least, a unified country had to have existed in this world.
Teleportation magic was very gentle and brought no other noise. There was no longer the jostling of a carriage, nor the sound of wind rushing past his ears, yet time seemed to pass faster and faster.
On the treetops of a distant hillside, wind chimes that no one knew how had been hung there still rang with crisp, fragmented notes. Carriages continued onward with grain, and the army maintained its discipline.
The only season unsuitable for Exar to wage war was summer, because the southern heat made transporting and storing food a problem.
If they were going to fight, they had to seize spring and take the initiative. Mel was not used to being too passive.
"Mel! Is this your teleportation destination?" Kiriri asked doubtfully. During the teleportation process, she seemed to have sensed some magical interference.
It was extremely unusual. Their teleportation had been abruptly interrupted, and they had not landed where they were supposed to.
"No! This is the place from the prophecy. A red dragon should appear here."
Mel's face showed a rare gravity. Xi Edwen, who had teleported alongside him, had vanished outright. It was still unclear where she had been teleported to.
"It's raining." The two looked up, but quickly realized something was wrong.
This was magical rain.
"Magical rain." Kiriri took out her staff and immediately went on guard.
Mel also equipped the [Dragon Slayer Set]. It seemed the Gard Empire had truly come prepared.
Suddenly, Kiriri could no longer sense Mel's presence. The world was once again