Moving forward

With a gloomy mood, I finished showering and got my things ready. It was already close to noon, so we didn't have much time. 

Apparently, the nobles and the people wanted to throw a party in my honor- so when they learned I'd leave today- or rather now- they were heartbroken. Bryce even cried like a toddler, wailing even. 

Sigh.

Things were not going great. 

Once I got my things, I moved towards the garden. On my way, countless maids, soldiers, nobles wished me luck on the battlefield and my quests. I still had no idea what the people actually thought of me or what I even did- according to them. 

But I was still glad. 

And at the same time, perhaps slightly guilty.

***

"I'll miss you." Lia hugged me. 

We were pretty much on the verge of leaving. Ve had transformed and our party had gotten on top of her.