"I can see the city walls in the distance."
I paused to gaze at the distant walls, their dark, cracked surfaces resembling scars of varying sizes. Beyond them, towering spires and buildings reached skyward, piercing the now-blue sky above.
It was a view that starkly contrasted with that of when I had first arrived at the Eastern Kasha.
"This is as far as I can go, human."
Owl-Mighty's voice echoed in my ears, its roots stretching deep beneath the ground, sinking ever lower.
"...I think you should be fine following me."
Rightfully so, Owl-Mighty was cautious not to draw the attention of the household heads from the main families in the Kasha. It would lead to unwarranted misunderstandings.
For that reason, it had no choice but to wait outside.
'Now that I think about it, bringing Owl-Mighty back to the Academy might also be somewhat troublesome.'
I sighed at the thought.