Riding swiftly on their horses, the quartet charged headlong into the heart of the dense forest. Rizki's astonishment grew as this journey stretched far beyond his initial expectations.
"I thought this was just supposed to be a quick half-hour trip," Rizki muttered, clearly caught off guard by the unexpectedly long ride. It was nothing like he had imagined.
His mind drifted back to the conversation he'd had with the orc trader in the bustling merchant area. Rizki couldn't help but observe, "Elves are considered particularly expensive as slaves due to the intricacies of their logistics and their desirability as playthings for nobles."
Despite the grandeur of the forest stretching before them, Rizki's thoughts were clouded with doubt. He continued to gaze down the seemingly endless path ahead. In this moment of reflection, a vivid memory resurfaced, almost as if it had happened just moments ago. It was a recollection of his intense sword training.
