Chapter 75: Freedom (2)

The plodding of the horses' feet did not fade deep into the night. A single spell dimly lighting the path up ahead, the three of them dashed away from the city.

Until the sounds of swords faded, the light of the lamps disappeared, and the fear of being caught dulled.

The trod of Erika's horse came to a gradual halt as her body lost strength. Noticing it, even Claude slowed himself down and looked back, the orb of light moving with his gaze.

"What—" Claude swallowed his words when he saw Erika's eyes trembling while she stared at the ground.

"Haa… well we're far enough. And Elric looks like he's going to hit the hay on your back, so let's stop here."