Chapter 81-90

Chapter 81
The makeshift party traveled quickly through the forest path. With a clear destination in mind, Rydel led them in silence.

Each rider had their eyes glued to the road. The sound of heavy hooves drowned out the sounds of nature. Four hours had already passed, and their mindless chitchat was long over.

Maynard and Rydel didn’t say a word to each other. Not only were they unable to communicate mentally thanks to Jack’s unconsciousness, one led to pack while the other held the rear in case of any attacks on the party.

Brunar chatted aimlessly with Troni for the first hour, but Troni soon became a recluse and stewed in his own thoughts. Thinking nothing of it, Brunar let his imagination wander through thoughts of future glory and praise from his growing fanbase.

The illusory guards remained at the wagon’s side. They held their post perfectly, keeping the exact pace needed. No emotions were shown, just seriousness or boredom.

Slivia tried to pay attention to the queen and Jack, but it was impossible to look away from the road for too long. With their high speed, she had to constantly guide and maneuver the small team of horses. She handled them very well, showing the expertise she gained as a young farm girl, but she could only afford rare glances into the shaded canopy of the wagon.

Inside the wagon’s canopy, the queen’s attention stayed on the unconscious hero. After some time, she decided to reposition herself on the floor of the wagon. It was more uncomfortable, but it allowed her to reach Jack, whose padded stretcher was strapped to the center of the wagon floor.