Nicole

"So, we are meeting them here." Anna looked around. They were in the middle of a grass field. She had a hard time looking around because the grass was tall.

Though, they were surrounded by a small hill. It wouldn't be hard for Damian to find them if he ever reached this place. They had even set up a tent and a campfire to give the signal.

"Yeah. We have to prepare as well. Because of the danger that awaits us, we can't bring any horses, so we have to go on foot. It will increase the travel time drastically."

"Since we only have less than six months, we are going to take one and a half months for the trip alone and use the rest to discuss everything with the hermit. Is that alright?" Noel asked, confirming their schedule.

"Yes." Anna nodded without hesitation. Dimitri remained by their side openly. Considering this was a mission in which Dimitri would be directly involved, he didn't hide himself when it wasn't needed.