Back at the Sect

After leaving Plum Blossom City, Mira and Hana continued heading toward the Battle Maiden Sect while occasionally stopping at nearby cities to allow Hana to rest up. She was only a mortal and couldn't handle the stress of traveling at full speed in Mira's arms. 

Thankfully, Mira wasn't completely indifferent to her well-being and stopped at various cities and towns along the way.

It took them two weeks to reach Snow Maiden City, and during that time, they heard a lot of strange rumors.

"Hey, did you hear about the trouble the Battle Maiden Sect is causing?"

"Yeah, I've heard they are killing anything and everything that appears in their territory!"

"I've heard from my brother's wife's second cousin that the Mercenary Association is trying to take advantage of the chaos going on around the Battle Maiden Sect!"

"Really? I've also heard that the Hidden Blade Sect and the Crimson Slayer Sect have been hunting in that area as well."