Several days later.
The recent weather in Ichrite had been shrouded in persistent rain, often accompanied by the rumble of thunder.
With a cold wave passing by, the few hottest days of summer had gone, giving way to steady temperatures until the onset of autumn.
And today, it was time for Lanci to set off for the Poseen Kingdom.
Since he had a ticket for an evening departure, and there were no classes or extra work during the day, all that was left was to make sure his luggage was in order.
"It feels like I just went on a long trip not long ago, and now I'm setting out again."
Lanci stood in front of the wardrobe in his room, frowning as he mused to himself.
Upon reflection, his last trip was as a diplomat from the Palante Empire in the Shadow World, which explained this perpetual sense of being on the move.
Lanci quickly let it go.
After this trip to the Poseen Kingdom, he would be another big step closer to retirement.