Eldorai Plains - I

Asmodeus prepared their departure sooner than first planned. Because of Sariel's situation, and the voice constantly whispering to him when things became quiet. The empress desired for them to stay longer, but he couldn't afford to.

He believed the voice might enable the abomination to find his location, and he worried the newly repaired empire might face another attack if he remained there.

"Haa~" Alice sighed while sitting atop a black warhorse. 

Most of the knights serving Qwass were still injured, so they would take the journey in a few months, ensuring that the empire remained safe.

'I can't believe Simon and Paul also chose to stay…' Asmodeus mulled over his thoughts, feeling a sense of loss, and a little upset they didn't leave with him. 

He remembered Paul's request, and couldn't help but accept.