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The next day.
3 km south of Mount Ascension.
Lanercoast
Yesterday, Nate took a walk around the Helferich soldier encampment. Leonil accompanied her until Nate was satisfied, but it was certain that Nate returned home satisfied. There was no one she could take as her husband.
The first encounter with Quentin increased Nate's appetite, and no one could match Quentin's good looks. However, Lord Helferich was already walking away from that place towards the route to the south.
"How did you get stuck with those mountain folk?" asked Norman.
"One of them captured me while I was enjoying the view of Watercier Lake. They took me to the village and met Nate," replied Quentin, explaining the events to Norman.
