"Seraph, by the way, how much longer until we reach the capital?" Yuna's voice held a note of impatience as she turned her attention to the princess.
Seraphina's response was accompanied by a hint of hesitation. "Umm… It's approximately another 5 hours."
"Another 5 hours, huh…" Yuna's tone conveyed a mixture of annoyance and restlessness.
"Please try to understand, Yuna. This is the most efficient route we can take," Seraphina added, her own demeanor growing slightly flustered.
Yuna let out a long, exaggerated sigh, her gaze fixed ahead on the seemingly endless road. Meanwhile, Yukki and Nerium had found their own source of entertainment, amusing themselves within the carriage.
"Yuna, you need to relax a bit," Yukki chimed in, her voice carrying a soothing undertone.
Yuna turned to Yukki with a half-hearted grin. "I know, I know. It's just… this endless journey feels like it's dragging on forever. I wish something exciting would happen, like a monster ambush or something."
Seraphina's eyes widened in alarm at Yuna's nonchalant wish. "Wait, please don't casually wish for things like that!"
Before anyone could react, a pink pillow that had been resting in the carriage found itself airborne, sailing through the air to land squarely in Yuna's lap.
"Ah, a pillow… Oyasumi," Yuna mumbled with a yawn, her irritation momentarily forgotten as she leaned her head against the soft cushion, feigning sleep.
Seraphina's face turned a shade of red that matched her hair, a mix of flustered embarrassment and slight exasperation. "Honestly… You can be so unpredictable, Yuna."
Despite the contrasting personalities and the unexpected twists the journey had taken, the group found themselves slowly adjusting to each other's quirks and rhythms. As the carriage continued its journey toward the bustling capital, a bond was quietly forming between Yuna, Yukki, Nerium, and the blushing princess they had unexpectedly befriended. And little did they know, their shared experiences were only the beginning of a much grander adventure that awaited them in the heart of the capital city.