Fred's Distance

Lerner needed to remain in Morning Wind Territory and continue improving the lives of its more than doubled population. He was needed to allocate resources among them.

Ilvain wanted to stay in Morning Wind Territory as well. The defenses of Morning Wind Territory and the barren Water Township depended on him.

"Then, my lord, who will you be taking as escorts?"

Ilvain was deeply concerned for the lord's safety. If any accident truly occurred, Morning Wind and the Newman Family could truly vanish.

"Don't worry, Uncle Ilvain. I've already sent word to Hans."

The day before, Mirai had sent a messenger to Hans. Hans could return today and travel with someone his own age, which would make Mirai feel more at ease.

"And Charlotte."

Mirai looked at his good brother. After so much time, Charlotte's former chubbiness had long disappeared, replaced by powerful, sexy muscles.

Charlotte's strength had also increased noticeably. Ilvain had hoped Charlotte would learn blade skills, but Charlotte had refused.

Charlotte liked the feeling of holding a battle axe in his hand.

Charlotte had once been timid, dull, and weak. When he first entered Marquis Faire Castle in Desolate Isle Bone City to participate in the battle formation game, his gaze had fallen upon the battle axe as he looked over the various weapons.

Charlotte felt that, with a battle axe in his hand, he seemed to find courage. His former fearfulness and cowardice had left him.

That was why Charlotte had always insisted on never giving up the battle axe.

The battle axe was a very ancient weapon. In the past, those who could wield one on the continent were usually people of exceptional status.

During certain eras, battle axes had even served as symbols of power and glory. A knight capable of wielding one skillfully