Two days later, the expedition team set out on their journey.
By the time night fell, the party had made camp in the vicinity of the Trade Road.
While the others rested, Koby — the team's porter and a Squire Paladin — busied himself with mundane chores. He pitched the tents, gathered firewood, fetched water, and prepared a hot meal for the team.
Esmond insisted that the team take a porter along with them, so here he was.
Meanwhile, Adam and the rest of the adventurers gathered around the crackling campfire, its warm glow pushing back the darkness of the wilderness.
"This is my first time going on a proper adventure," Genevieve said with sparkling eyes. "This feeling… it's wonderful!"
Kara, who sat beside her, turned and asked curiously, "What do you do?"
"A student at the Sapphire Tower."
The half-elf whistled. "Fancy."
Genevieve smiled faintly in response.
