Chapter 39

Scarlet's POV

[The Land of Wich]

"Finally! This is the country of my mother's birth..." While staring at the emblem on the side of the road, I exclaimed.

"Technically, we haven't yet arrived in town because it's still ten or more kilometers away," Thunder stated, leaning on the board for support. He is still in a crisis since the injury has not yet been treated. Fortunately, his body adjusts swiftly to the agony.

"Perhaps we should take a break first?" The following few kilometers are no laughing matter..." I made a suggestion and looked about for a spot to relax.

Thunder has previously treated me so nicely that I felt confident enough to make a proposal. After a few seconds of searching, I saw a resting spot in the distance. It's a simple open shed with a wooden bench.

"I think we're safe there," I said, referring to Thunder's shed.

"All right, but we can't stay for long." We're no longer in the Dark Forest, but that doesn't mean we're safe