CH 35

After Mamil's lesson, Cadel took Lumen and Van to Drakium's night market. He wanted to eat the delicious grilled skewers here one last time before leaving Drakium. When Van realized what was going on, he quickly left to get some, and while waiting for him, Cadel made small talk with Lumen.

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It took five full days to cross the border of the Mainue Kingdom. Each time they traveled by carriage ― rented with funds from Lumen, who ultimately decided to accompany them.

The good news was that Cadel's frail body had adapted to the long journey. Aside from the occasional bout of extreme motion sickness that left him leaning on Van's shoulder for the entire trip, he was able to function fairly independently.