Although the area was quite dark and cold, Lucy guided the group with no problems since she knew the area pretty well. She lived there for many years, after all. It was almost like her backyard.
As usual, Ed, Eclair, and Sabrina were practically sleeping while riding the horses. What kept them awake was the movements of the horses. It couldn't be helped since it was way past midnight, but Sigma was wide awake, and so was Lucy.
"Increasing the power of everyone's equipment by ten levels will be even more effective than making them level up ten times… the only question is what Lucy can use," Sigma thought. "I guess winter gloves with some metal plates will do the job if I make them. She is the strongest of the group at close range, so I can't let her without that upgrade."
