As the carriage moved, I watched the trees around us.
The thick clouds forming in the sky.
"Where are we heading, Gabriel?"
"Northern Holy Land."
"It'll take some time... We couldn't use the Southern route right now."
"So we'll have to use the desert as a shortcut."
I stayed silent.
I mean, what can I say?
I don't know geography in this world.
Then silence.
...
...
I unsheathed my blade again and stared at it.
"Why did you decide to take me, Gabriel?"
Gabriel didn't respond right away and scoffed.
"I was sent to take you, to help you... Sorry, kid."
"That's all I can say..."
I returned my blade to its sheath, leaving the thoughts I had.
Like hell I would win against him!
Gabriel then sighed.
"Don't worry, I'm here to ensure your safety."
I glanced at our surroundings, noticing how the trees were getting thinner and thinner.
Keep me safe, huh?
Thinking about it... Maybe I could trust him.
After all, he risked his life against Envy.
I glanced ahead and noticed an approaching isolated structure.
I could barely read the text on the sign.
But then someone thought me,
Thanks to...
To?
Before I could turn and ask Gabriel, he stopped the carriage, and a man approached with...
What's that?
I don't know what it is, but I heard Gabriel calling it—
"Land Reptile."
I heard Gabriel talking about exchanging it for his horse.
After some conversation, the owner agreed to it.
Gabriel hopped in front and looked at me.
As he held out some food, he asked,
"You hungry, kid?"
I slowly nodded, then Gabriel offered me something.
I hesitantly took it, curious about what it was.
Then Gabriel sighed.
"That's bread."
Gabriel then started the carriage with the Land Reptile.
I took a bite of this 'bread' thing.
UGHH!!
It's bitter.
I hate this thing.