Snippet #2693479

As his fellow Divas and Divos walked out from Aria's room, Kohaku felt a little bit amusing at how they react to the upcoming mission. Well, after all, the three of them are of the brighter side of the six of them so it wasn't so surprising to see that they're always enthusiastic and be ready to raise their swords, even though they've known for sure that they're putting their lives on thin line here. Kohaku is never afraid of the Thoryvós, and he's definitely not a coward either. But, no matter how courageous he might be, the thought of dying on the battlefield feels both daunting and honorable. However, now it's not the time to concern himself too much over it.

"I'm glad you're all ready. Let's go then." Kohaku smiled lightly to them, which Wilbert playfully whistled at, earning him a glare. Seriously, what is there to like about me that riled him up that much? Kohaku thought as they began to move and sighed quietly to himself. Well, it's not like this was the first time he was being gone for, not in this world, anyway. Wilbert is a good man, but Kohaku has no intention of falling in love or something like that, or at least, not now. It's already painful enough having his heart broken for once already, so making any ties that are more intimate than friendships or companionship right now is an idiotic thing do do.

When they made it to the Royal Stable, Hideo was already there, as expected. Along with him are the other soldiers tasked to accompany them to Iremía. They've been armed for battle and are packed with any other supplies they needed on their journey. However, what Kohaku didn't expect that Adelheid was also there, apparently giving the soldiers directions and orders. Kohaku shook his head. Like many other would suspect, the Royal Advisor always seems to emit an unreliable aura, knowing how ambitious a man he is. But for now, he still managed to earn Queen Ardelia's trust, so there's no reason for Kohaku to doubt the man, yet.

Wilbert helped Kohaku to hang his stuffs on the hook over the saddle, but he doesn't need any help climbing the horse and sat firmly on its' back. It was a white horse which seemed to like Kohaku the first time he saw him, so he doesn't have much trouble choosing his trustworthy steed. Like his comrades, he also gave the horse a name - Yuki, because it is as white as snow. When everyone is ready, Adelheid accompanied them all to the main gate of the palace. "Well, this is it then. In place of Her Majesty, I hope you all will accomplish this mission." The Advisor smiled and bowed to them respectfully, before giving Weiss a gaze, "Especially you, my graceful Lady Sechs."

And with that said, they set off to the city of Iremía. Riding at the front is Wilbert, with Kohaku just close behind him. It going to take at least 3 days to make it there, and the journey definitely will not be a smooth ride. After leaving the capital, they spent half of the day riding through the field and the forest. Luckily, these areas are free of Thoryvós. Proceeding to spend the night at a town on their way, they set off once again the following morning. On their ways, as usual, they didn't interact much and Kohaku was no exception, especially with Wilbert wrapping around his finger. Though surprisingly, it wasn't unpleasant, as the man had shown him a lot of new things he never saw before.

Leaving the town, the convoy continued to set off to the mountain pass. However, little did they expect that there are companies waiting for them. As they still peacefully rode through the rocky path, Kohaku suddenly felt some sinister presences whence they stood, and called everyone to halt. Soon after, the ground shook violently as thousands of stones, pebbles and rocks around them floated and materialized into rock monsters of different shapes and sizes. There are at least 50 of them and everyone is now being surrounded by them. It goes without saying that they are the Thoryvós.

"Just as I thought, it's only a matter of time before we run into them." Kohaku commented as he jumped down from Yuki's back, "Please watch after the soldiers and yourself, Sir Wilbert. Don't get yourself killed."

Wilbert grinned again while staying back along with the other soldiers. After the other Divas and Divos have also got down from their horses, Kohaku remarked, "Everyone, let's sing."