Clatter, clatter...
The warm morning sunlight fell across the hillside, coating the dewdrops clinging to the vegetation in a layer of golden light and making everything exceptionally beautiful.
From far away along the path winding up the small hill came the sound of wheels turning.
Whoosh—
"What a breeze~~!"
Moss sat cross-legged on the roof of the carriage, tilting her head back to feel the cool morning wind. She couldn't help taking a deep breath.
The air was filled with the fresh scents of earth and grass, along with a faint floral fragrance, making her feel relaxed and refreshed.
"Ha..."
Moss let out a soft sigh and gazed up at the endless blue sky. She felt her entire body growing more comfortable.
The scenery in this world really was beautiful!
If she hadn't just escaped the Diamond Golem's pursuit, she might have thought she was out on a picnic.
Moss lowered her head and looked at Anlia running back from the distance. She smiled and waved at her.
Anlia hurried along and soon caught up with the carriage.
With a light leap, she jumped onto the roof and sprawled there without a care for her appearance. Yawning, she said:
"Whew... Seriously~ We finally shook that thing off!"
Moss turned her head and looked at Anlia, who was stretching. With a smile, she asked:
"Thanks for the effort, Sister Anlia... How did it go?"
"Ugh..."
Anlia stretched hugely before lying limply on the roof. It took quite a while before she finally sat up.
She took out the water flask at her waist and leisurely drank a mouthful. Only then did she grin and give Moss a thumbs-up.
"Of course it went fine! I prepared a huge trap. It's guaranteed to hold that big guy!"
"Really? What kind?"
Moss was a