110 The Perseverance of the Noble Young Master

Following their path, the escort team had a trouble-free journey, and no more demons with a death wish attacked them.

They followed the pre-arranged route, traveling day in and day out for ten days straight, completing each day's trek.

When dusk fell and night was about to replace the day, the group skillfully stopped and began to set up camp, build a fire, cook, and pitch their tents one after another.

In the midst of all this, there were no problems, and after enjoying their dinner, just as before, those on patrol did their rounds, and those on night watch took their posts—with a tranquility that was quite unremarkable.

This particular night, it was Shane and Merica's turn to take watch together.

As mentioned before, Merica did not refuse Shane's company, which resulted in both of them sitting together by the bonfire that evening.

However...

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Shane and Merica sat opposite each other, engulfed in successive silence, each sinking into quietude.