It's been days since they took flight, and it wasn't easy.
But as soon as his face grazed with snowflakes, he knew they were about to enter the northern territory. The tip of his nose began to burn; he had to take out several layers of cloth to wrap himself.
Within Athan's pouch had several items and money he needed for the long journey. Hopping from place to place to get what he needed. It was a daunting task, in which he even had to bring this stubborn familiar with him for a better ride.
If not for the alluring gemstones and gold as a reward, it would be hard to negotiate.
"Why do we have to go through this? You could've asked the almighty emperor for such help." Nero groaned, snapping Athan out of his train of thoughts.
"Fool! You think I didn't? It was the only one he hesitated out of the conditions I had throughout the proposal. Now, I'm on my own with this."
Athan expected more or less of the result from the overall proposal.
