After bidding farewell to the North Wind Adventure Team, the old man left the tavern. His figure flickered, and he vanished into the town.
Several heads poked out from the doorway.
"Captain, did you find anything?" The blue-haired girl looked at Amond, her eyes full of curiosity.
Amond shook his head helplessly. "I can't tell."
"Grandfather really is extraordinary. I wonder who he actually is." The blue-haired girl gripped her Priest Scepter and spoke softly.
"Lilia, don't worry. Once we grow stronger, we can just capture Elder Gernte and find out, right?" Yuna, the blonde girl, waved her staff and spoke with complete confidence.
The others could only look on helplessly.
"Enough, let's stop discussing this. We should get going. The deadline to gather for the campaign against the Beast of White Mist is almost here. We need to head to Yashi Province in the northern Kingdom of Belfas as soon as possible."
"Mm."
The group nodded, paid for their meal, and left the tavern, heading northwest.
On November 20th, 9767 of the Radiant Calendar, Velin and the other two arrived in the Duchy of Morning Light.
After leaving the Teleportation Hall, they stood atop the steps and looked into the distance, where they could see the towering city walls at a glance.
Inside the city, martial culture flourished. Blacksmith shops, weapon repair shops, and cheap taverns filled the streets, while other businesses—such as cloth stores, opera houses, and places for pleasure—were few and far between, practically nonexistent.
"A military duchy really has a unique culture!"
After that remark, Velin led Kyle and Lester down the steps, intending to find an inn where they could rest for a while before heading to Sudak Province the next day.
Most of the Ex Family's business in the Duchy of Morning Light was