A young man with a strong physique, fair skin, and a handsome face walked through the forest far away from the capital city. He was dressed in an expensive-looking silk robe decorated with intricate patterns of silver and gold thread, which matched well with his gray hair and red eyes. He had a confident gait, and he looked like a rich nobleman who belonged to an illustrious clan.
However, his face was marred with a frown. "What is that guy doing in this backwater region? It's been several days since he disappeared without informing anyone. I can understand that he needs some time for himself, but this isn't the way to treat one's friends." He muttered to himself as he kept walking.
