The train ride toward Tigan was quiet. At least way quieter than Aren had expected.
Well, technically, they weren't heading to Tigan just yet. The train would only take them to a nearby city. From there, they'd have to hire a car—Tigan itself was small enough that no proper transit line bothered to connect to it.
Which, in itself, said enough on how far and tucked away the place was.
Miu had taken the window seat almost immediately, pressing her face against the glass as the cityscape blurred past and gave way to the countryside view.
Stella sat beside her, phone in hand, scrolling through something quietly. Other than that, she hadn't said a word.
Meanwhile, Aren himself stared at the small metal card within his hands. It contained his name as well as something else—his rank.
Two Stars already, huh?
He only vaguely remembered how it happened, mostly from something Daniel had mentioned in passing.
