Linsey and Ala Song's party had inexplicably gained another member, becoming a three-person team.
As they continued on their journey, they naturally exchanged information with one another.
Especially information concerning Heart's Edge.
Linsey's intelligence had come from refugees in the City of Law, so naturally it could not compare to that of a well-informed messenger.
After resting for the night, they continued on their way.
Linsey spoke up to ask.
Now that Eris needed their help, he was practically willing to tell them everything he knew:
"My information is from two months ago. Heart's Edge was in White River Spring Canyon, east of the City of Law, dealing with a band of bandits occupying the canyon entrance."
Normally speaking,
after asking about the location mentioned in the intelligence, one would then ask about the local terrain.
But Linsey skipped that step entirely.
The City of Law World had been reinforced and could withstand battles between powerful figures. But when truly formidable techniques ran rampant, they might not tear the world apart, yet overturning rivers and seas, moving mountains, and filling valleys still happened every so often.
Asking about the terrain,
especially the battlefield of an Eighth Stage Awakened, was instead rather meaningless.
After giving it some thought, Linsey intended to estimate Heart's Edge's location based on time:
"When this Mr. Adrian leaves the City of Law, how long does he usually spend away?"
Without even thinking, Eris gave the answer:
"At the shortest, one or two months. At the longest, four or five."
"..."
Linsey fell silent.
He did a quick calculation.
From the time he had 'caused a scene' at the oath ceremony until now, Heart's Edge seemed to have been away from the City of Law for longer than that range.
Linsey continued asking:
"How long has he