They were on the road for several hours.
The rhythmic clatter of the carriage wheels over dirt had become almost soothing, blending with the distant hum of the wilds.
During this time, Azel and Gerome had conversed freely with Lorraine pitching in at times, they had become comfortable with him.
The older man was far more talkative than Azel initially expected, and their discussion spanned everything from trade routes to hunting practices in the western continent.
Despite being a player of the game, Azel realized just how limited his knowledge of the world actually was.
The game never truly delved into the politics or culture of the other empires — it had only ever shown enough to create settings for battles and tragedy.
But now, hearing Gerome speak with such vivid detail, Azel realized how shallow his prior understanding had been.
