Old acquaintances
Even those in the kingdom's interior were still densely populated, this wasn't normal at all, it was probably some plan of Merlin's, Kayden didn't care about that.
The process of crossing the border was smooth and Kayden didn't even need to say his name to do so, just Thomas' emblem was enough for him to get in, they only traveled a few dozen kilometers before Kayden detected a person in his spiritual sense.
"Apollo, it's been a while now," Kayden murmured to the wind that carried his words for a few kilometers when driven by mana, the prince was surprised, he expected to catch Kayden off guard.
"Indeed, I see that you are still a monster", the prince said as he got closer, he had the same friendly and calm smile he always had, but his expressions and features were those of a grown man who has been through a lot.