[75] The Blacksmith

-Third-Person Perspective-

Riding on a creaking wagon, slowly making its way along the rocky road to Lawrence Territory, Arkan leaned back with his arms crossed, watching the passing scenery. Towering trees lined the road, their shadows providing a cool relief from the afternoon sun.

However, Arkan's mind wasn't just focused on the journey. His eyes occasionally flickered toward the small figure sitting beside Gunnar—a young girl with dark brown hair tied into twin tails. Her face was slightly dirty, but her bright golden eyes, much like her father's, shone with an intense curiosity.

"Is she your daughter, Gunnar?" Arkan asked, his tone neutral but filled with interest.

The usually gruff and bad-tempered blacksmith let out a deep sigh, looking a little softer than usual. "Yeah… Her name is Ingrid."