Chapter 58: Chapter 58 - A Stump in the Road

Illuminating their path, the moon hung high shimmering in the night sky. Wide awake after sleeping for most of the journey so far, Haruki and his companions were passing time with random chatter. That's when all of a sudden the carriage at the very front began to slow down before stopping altogether, forcing the others to take a halt as well.

"Are we setting up camp, already?" Haruki mumbled, glancing around at the other.

"I'll check," replied Riley.

Letting down her cape, she opened the door and began making her way toward the front. Surveying her surroundings it seemed that they were yet to come out of the safer region, but from her own experience that didn't mean they were in no chance of trouble. Traveling along both sides of the path, the tall dark trees were perfect camouflage for bandits and other criminals to hide.