"To the Holy City of Valios-1"

As they looked closer at the sketch, they saw a man's face. Their suspicion about it being Euphorie had been cleared. They instead saw a heavily-bearded man with thick, shaggy silver hair. His face couldn't be seen well because of his facial hair, and his eyes were also covered with his long bangs. However, it was noted that the distinct feature about him was that he had a horizontal scar from a sword on the neck.

Some of the passengers had already left when they arrived at Rubia Town, which was only ten minutes from the border. The place, being nearest the border and easily accessible to merchants, was filled with busy market places which resulted in a slow influx of transportation. Merchants offer different kinds of food, clothing, and smithing materials.

An hour later, they arrived at Emeraldia Town, the Military Capital of the Land of Rosaria. High walls and towers atop hills surrounded the town. Inside the walls were military houses where the soldiers dwell in. Here, the number of passengers halved, and almost all the passengers on the second storey of the carriage had gone down. Because of this, Ivory was finally able to sit beside Sigmund since there were many vacant seats left.

They were given a fifteen minute break in that town. Sigmund was asked by Ivory to buy grilled pork slices-on-sticks at the nearby eatery, and then she ate it at the carriage.

"With your appetite, I don't know if these silver coins that the Rich Boy gave us will last long for our journey," the Vampire teased her, giving a smirk. "I know you like eating, but lately… I think you eat too much meat."

"But it's delicious…" Ivory pouted. "You're a Servant; you don't know the satisfaction of eating the food you like."

"Hmm? So you think my tongue is defective?" Sigmund grabbed the last stick of grilled pork slice from her and leaned near her ear. He whispered in a deep voice, "If my taste has a problem, then how did I know that your blood is sweet and delicious?"

Ivory realized that he might be right, and this made her blush in embarrassment.

Sigmund took a bite before giving the stick back to her. He chewed the meat then commented, "Nah. I still prefer your blood, Ivory."

She shot daggers at him, and he just laughed at her. While she continued eating her snack, the assistant coachman suddenly shouted, "Everyone, come back to the carriage! I repeat, everyone..."

One by one, the remaining passengers of the carriage went back to their designated seats, and as soon as the horses were ready, they started to head for the next stop: Valios City.

They arrived at two in the afternoon, and they were dropped off in front of Valios City's arc since they decided to investigate Euphorie's relatives first before going to Prisma City to visit Katie.

The city of Valios is located at the top of a cliff where all white cave houses, connected with narrow stairs and pathways, were perched on the hill. The front doors of the houses were painted in shades of pink, blue, and green. On the western part of the city, the blue sea, which has breathtaking views especially when viewed on the highest point of Valios, attracts many visitors. Small shops of trinkets and eateries were also found here.

Ivory and Sigmund looked around to search for anyone wearing the city guard's armor. Fortunately when they turned to a corner of the pathway, a city guard was patrolling the area. They introduced themselves as visitors from the Land of Olivea.

Sigmund remembered that Lucius had given them a letter that allowed them to see the General's younger brother directly. Upon seeing the authentication of the wax seal of General Goldwine, he led them to a two storey, white-painted cave house built on an open air courtyard with a garden in the front yard.

"This is the house of Sir Bronzelain," the town guard also asked them if they had any more questions, and when he confirmed that they had none, he told them in an energetic tone, "I shall head back to my post. Have a blessed vacation here in our city!"

"Ah, thank you, Sir!" Ivory said, then waved the guard goodbye.

As Sigmund led her upstairs, he said, "Knock at the door."

The Master did what he just suggested. "Sir Bronzelain? Are you home?" Ivory yelled. "I am Lucius Goldwine's friend!"

Hearing this, the young looking man, with black medium length hair and bluish black piercing eyes with a mole underneath his left eye, opened the door. Dressed in a blue long sleeved tunic, black pants, and dark brown ankle high boots, he looked at them curiously, "Greetings, may the blessing of Goddess Destinia be upon you," he clapped his palms and slightly bowed. "What can I do for you?"

Ivory gave the letter in response.

The young man read the letter in a serious expression. After reading it, he let the two enter his house and led them to the living room. Ivory sat on a cushioned bench made of carved stone, while Sigmund stood behind his Master.

The young man sat in front of them. "Welcome to my home, I am Preston Bronzelain, Lucius' friend. You are?"

"I'm Ivory Sprucemint, and this is my Vamp- Spirit Servant, Sigmund. It's a pleasure to meet you."

He nodded at her, "Likewise." He cleared his throat, "About the letter… It says he's asking for a favor to help you with searching for certain people… May I know the details?"

"I am looking for the relatives of a woman named Euphorie. It was said that she hailed from this town. She was once a tavern server, and when she met the Town Leader of Gallean Town, she came with him and married him… That's all I know."

"Hmm… I see…" He crossed his arms and cupped his chin, "But are you sure of the information you received? Unfortunately, there are no taverns here."