A/N: Apologies for the lack of recent chapters. I fell deathly ill, so I've been stuck on a hospital bed for the past few days. I'm back up on my feet now. Thanks for your understanding.
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The shouts spread across the courtyard, one voice picking up from another.
"Crystal Wolves sighted ahead!"
"Wolves on the route!"
Lukas straightened in his seat, one hand already drifting towards his spatial ring. Would he really have a chance to use his weapon this early?
Beside him, Melody had lowered her fork, and in the front seat, Akira had turned to the source of the shouting, ready for anything.
Then they noticed something strange.
Nobody else moved.
The merchants kept haggling, and the food sellers kept turning their skewers as if it was just another day.
Even the other passengers in the cart train kept eating, talking, or dozing exactly as they'd been a moment ago.
