Arc 5: The Traitors
The radiant sun hung high in the sky.
At the south gate of Dragon Clouds City, a team of knights reached their destination.
When the thin man stepped into the famous city—heading northwards—and saw the hustle and bustle of the crowd at the city gates, he could only sigh with emotion.
'Even after the disaster, Dragon Clouds City remains dignified, majestic, rugged and impressive. Even the sounds of the people quarrelling on the streets are loud and sonorous.
'Those days…'
However, he still forced down the surging thoughts in his mind, and took his eyes away from the towering statue of Raikaru. He still had things to do.
The man lowered his head and reared up his horse's reins.
The thin man spoke plainly to the dozen or more knights behind him. "Get ready, we have a long slope to climb."
The knights did not utter a word and quietly kept pace with him, as though they were used to his indifferent tone.
