Chapter 82

Resounding cheers filled the city. Maxi pacified a snorting Rem by patting her neck. At the same time, she gazed out at the slowly brightening sky beyond the shadowed walls. The light from the rising sun played over the knights' armor, making them glint silver. The gathered crowd looked on in awe, and their exuberant cheers continued until the Remdragon and Bolosé Royal Knights rode out of the gate.

"Are you not cold, my lady?" Ulyseon asked as they reached the steep valley just outside the city.

Maxi pulled back her hood and smiled. "I-I'm fine. I'm dressed quite warmly."

In truth, her hands and feet were already freezing, but she did her best not to show it. It had snowed the previous night, and the field around them was covered in frost.

Ulyseon surveyed the surroundings, his brow furrowed. "This year's winter truly is unrelenting. It should be warmer by now."