Thus, along the way, Uchiha Madara traveled in fits and starts. Whenever he grew tired, he walked alongside the Desert Leopard, and whenever walking wore him out, he rode on its back to rest.
In this manner, several days passed as they traveled and rested along the way.
Meanwhile, in Red Rock City, Kaguolet had finally awaited Belaque's arrival.
Seeing Belaque enter the restaurant, Kaguolet solemnly performed the most standard paladin's salute. "I have awaited your return."
"What an honor." Belaque smiled at Kaguolet. "What have I done to deserve the legendary Elzeran Continent's proudest paladin saluting me personally? I feel like it'll shorten my life."
"Seeing you return safely is what I wanted most." Kaguolet said to Belaque, "I still have to thank you for your help."
"Guess who I ran into?" Belaque asked Kaguolet with a smile.
"Who?" Kaguolet had no idea. No one in particular came to mind, and more importantly, he did not think he and Belaque had any mutual acquaintances.
"One of the Fuma Clan knights in your team of six knights." Belaque smiled.
"Him!?" Kaguolet said in surprise.
"That's right." Belaque smiled. "I just didn't understand what he was capable of. That rude young man nearly cut off my head."
"You managed to escape from him?" Kaguolet looked at Belaque. "And it seems you came out completely unscathed."
"I'm not inferior to you young people." Belaque smiled at Kaguolet. "More importantly, by the time I met him, I had already told him everything about you."
"What do you think the other five paladins will think after hearing such a story?" Belaque asked with a smile.
"You told them everything?" Kaguolet looked at Belaque and asked.
"Yes. Not only did I tell them the whole story, I embellished the events in between as well. Seeing