Back to the present:
"Ok, everyone, hop on."
They all cramped on Emrys' back, and the wolf set out on the trip to the east. The five had nothing to do on the way; Emrys knew the map and was avoiding the dangerous places acting as habitats for Supremacy-rank beasts.
As for the others, the most they dared do was growling while cowering away. Emrys' pure bloodline acted as a strong deterrent against beasts. The downside was that stronger beasts would take huge risks to hunt him down should they locate him and believe he had no backer.
"We will take a break in Blooming Lotus City, the easternmost city in the sect's territory. Henry, have you handled what I asked you for?"
"Diligence is a good quality. However, you haven't told this monk you wanted to visit the city so soon."
Ken turned his head to look at the monk in surprise. Henry was unusually talkative; he rarely offered more words than necessary.
