"Where exactly in the East are we going?" Rinne asked, her voice low as they rode side by side along the narrow forest trail.
Towering trees loomed on either side, their branches brushing faintly against each other in the morning breeze. Shadows danced along the path, though the sun was high.
This wasn't a regular road—it was a shortcut. One used mostly by soldiers and seasoned traders. Which meant it was dangerous.
They were prepared, of course. Both had packed for trouble.
Trouble? The forest surrounding them was home to creatures ranked up to Level T—T for Town. In other words, dangerous enough to wipe out an entire settlement if left unchecked.
So yes, they had to stay alert. And quiet.
Hades had insisted on traveling by daylight. Visibility was humanity's edge—and he intended to use it. Besides, riding for just ten hours a day gave the horses enough rest to avoid exhaustion.
"There's a town," Hades finally answered. "It's called Bavech."
