Asmodeus travelled east after clearing the Iron Maw and resting for several days. To his surprise, most of their group followed him. In the meantime, the relationship between the empire and Lumeria soured.
'I wonder how my girls are doing.'
He walked along the paved roads, glancing at the huge trees that resembled evergreens and the English walnut tree which wrapped their path, only splitting every few miles to branch into dungeons, villages or key detours.
"This feels almost artificial." He mumbled while glancing at the sudden increased density once they passed a passage or crossroad.
Nerim walked a step behind him, her ocean blue eyes occasionally flicking to Asmodeus, who wore a loose barbarian styled outfit. Ryuji's tanned muscles looked polished, along with his ink black tattoos under the sunlight. The young mermaid's gills flickered as her eyes drifted up and down his back and abdomen.
