The sounds of wheels rolling and the horses striking the ground echoed.
The occasional jerks over the bumpy road could be seen in Henry's carriage as well.
Inside though, he was sitting cross-legged. This time, however, unlike the previous day, modestly dressed.
Contrary to when they had set off, the sun was already high in the sky. The shadows it cast, deep and dark. Sticking closely to the objects they were cast from.
The guards had taken turns driving their carts, offering aid to even Sebren as well.
The butler was dressed well. Even in this seething summer, he was covered from head to toe.
Despite the heat that had spread through their caravan, the man wasn't sweating one bit. He seemed nonchalant to the buring rays of the sun.
It was easy to guess, of course, that he was using Wind magic to cool himself from time to time. Being a Light Adept, he was making full use of his magic.
Inside the carriage, Henry slowly opened his eyes. The blue screen immediately shimmered in front of his eyes.
After about 8 hours of Accumulating and meditating, he wasn't surprised to see the tremendous progress he had made.
[Mark: unmarked]
[Attribute: undefined]
[Skills: Spirit Breathing, Spirit Sleeping]
[Spirit Energy: 110,791 /150,000]
[Quest: Awaken your Spirit Core!]
[Time limit: 2 days]
[Reward: ???]
"Around 25,000 more since last time. That means Spirit Sleeping will give me 60,000 more. So, a little nap and I'll have my first Spirit Core?"
Henry uncontrollably gave a smile. In his past life, despite all the efforts he made, he was never able to awaken his core.
An excitement aroused in his heart. He was already giggling by imagining his future prospects.
Whether he got a Light Attribute or a Dark one, he would definitely be better than his peers.
This was because of not only due to awakening his core earlier, but due to the blue screen as well.
Henry wholeheartedly believed that the screen would continue to help him.
Despite being afraid of the origin of the screen, he firmly believed that it meant no harm. Atleast not immediately.
Otherwise why would it help him complete a task which his father described as taking decades?
Spirit Breathing and Spirit Sleeping all helped fasten his progress.
Not to mention the meditation and exercising, whose effects, Henry believed had been improved by the screen.
Calming his expression, he unveiled the red curtain on the carriage's door.
Ridding across him in a cart, Sebren was sitting with the guards. Upong looking at his Young Master, he asked the driver to draw closer to the dark ebony carriage.
He asked, respect apparent in his voice, "Yes, Young Master?"
"How much longer till we reach the destination"
"It won't be long, Young Master. We'll soon reach the Oblivion Order's outpost."
"That's good. I'll take a nap. Don't let anyone disturb me."
"Rest assured, Young Master. We'll make a small stop at the outpost and then continue to the Order's HQ. Some of their men will be accompanying us."
"Then I shall see you at the HQ."
Sebren nodded as his cart slowly pulled away.
Henry velied the carriage's window and lied down. He did not care about the discomfort the rocking of the cart brought him.
The chatter of the guards outside entered his ears. He could hear them talk.
"Young Master has been acting a bit strange since yesterday."
"Yes, you're right. It's as if he's become a new person entirely."
"Right. Yesterday he ran laps in the middle of the day, and today he's been sleeping?"
"Well, we did depart early, after all!"
"Hey quieten down, the Young Master might hear you!"
"How could he hear in all this noise, idiot? Hahah!"
Of course he did not mind them at all. They too had been tired and needed some light talk to take their minds off.
Henry pretended to have not heard anything and turned to sleep. Their voices gradually fading away as he fell asleep.
The caravan continued moving. Soon reaching an outpost managed by the Oblivion Order.
After verifying their identities, the guards stationed their allowed them to rest and offered them food and drink.
Sebren handled the necessary paperwork. It was necessary for Royal Houses to sign their entry and exit at these outposts.
The number of people, the time and place, the reson for travel. Everything needed to be mentioned. Despite being Royal Houses, they couldn't act too haughtily in the Order's territory.
It was strong enough to keep the Houses in check after all. This was why every House complied with these procedures.
Of course, when the Lord or Lady of any House made travel, they had no need for such checks.
Their status was high enough that every action they took would have the entire kingdom become proof of it. Mere travel was no exception.
After finishing his work, Sebren picked up 3 guards from the Order and headed the caravan towards the Oblivion Order's HQ.