Clip! Clop!
The hooves of a muscular black horse struck the ground, raising dust as it galloped through the forest.
Sunlight filtered through the canopy, casting dappled patterns on the forest floor, as curious small furry animals observed the rider and his mount with keen interest.
Gripping the reins tightly, Cristian scanned the distance, the sword at his waist swaying with Black's rhythmic movements.
His thoughts were consumed by the quest to uncover the cause of Aurora's outbursts and his upcoming visit to the Crimson Empire to meet Lavinia.
He envisioned wielding a new weapon, perhaps a great axe of Diamond rank, or if fortune favored him, an Empyrean axe.
Empyrean ranked weapons held formidable power, coveted among the tiers of the White Star (Tier 5), the Silver Star (Tier 6), and the Titan (Tier 7). His ambition now was to ascend to Tier 4, rescue his mother, and advance to Tier 5 before reconnecting with his fiancées.
