The Reeves family convoy rolled out through Breeze City's western gate under countless watchful eyes.
Word that Annan Reeves was setting out to develop the western Sea coast had spread throughout Breeze City, drawing fresh attention to The Mage Tower's Fall as well.
Before leaving, he entrusted The Mage Tower's Fall to Michael, Francois, and Copperbeard.
Breeze City gradually vanished into the depths of the Forest Sea, but there was no sense of leaving civilization behind. More than a dozen Carriages and their Cavalry escort formed a convoy nearly a hundred meters long.
Two Master Level Professionals traveled with them. Reynold the Brute rode his Thunder Lizard Warhorse beside Annan's Carriage, while the Street Sweeper Centurion sat in the Carriage ahead and the Spellcasters rode behind. Laurencet family Private Troops and guards from the City Lord's Mansion surrounded them.
They had more than enough people for Dragon-Slaying.
Speaking of Dragon-Slaying... Annan had never tried casting the Lesser Summoning Spell twice in a row. Could he summon the Blue Dragon once, then Della or Wood? Or would two Rifts appear?
Beyond the carriage window, the distant Snow Mountains seemed to travel alongside them. Farmers harvested crops in endless golden Wheat Field dotted with scarecrows, while Cavalry patrolled the field paths to keep Ratfolk from causing trouble. They watched the unusual convoy pass.
As they moved farther from Breeze City, buildings grew scarce. Dense, towering woods gradually replaced the fields.
Annan gazed into the depths of the passing forest.
This force ought to make the Ratfolk back down. He hoped it would, but he doubted they would let him reach his Territory.
If Augusta Olmedo had offered Annan a Territory to lure him out of Breeze City, letting him arrive safely would defeat the purpose.
Annan invited Reynold the Brute and Captain