Kaizen rode for hours, crossing the vast lands of the Tretidian Kingdom to near the southern border, following his map to avoid getting lost. Since the Black Cloud mare was fast, it didn't take long for the environment around him to change from the vast open fields to a dense and slightly dark forest. At that moment, he knew he was on the right track.
"I hope Alina is right and this place really is around here." Kaizen said, tugging a little on Black Cloud's guide to slow the pace of the run.