But even so,
she was acutely aware that, in the chaotic world of today, a pretty boy who knew only a little cantrip could hardly survive, let alone be the support of others.
Only a warrior like the captain
was a truly dependable man.
"What a pity, if he were stronger, perhaps I could actually consider it..."
Alicia thought to herself.
Just at that moment,
she suddenly noticed the pretty boy looking over at her and giving her a friendly smile.
Alicia, somewhat at a loss, lowered her head and then saw the lush green piccolo.
Her heart suddenly felt a bit of panic.
Fortunately, at that moment, the voice of the captain came from ahead:
"We need to speed up."
"Keep up with the spellcasters as best as we can."
"By nightfall tomorrow, we must enter the Bronze Dragon Hills."
So everyone quickened their pace.
The night passed without event.
Only the sounds of carts swearing orderly resonated across the wilderness.
Under the disguised escort of the Northern Mage Army,