The Black Market and the dark elf child!(1)

"The journey will be long, and we need to arrive at the great forest of titans as soon as possible. I hope no one will waste time on idle things," Elric, now the de facto group leader, declared as they descended from the portal at the capital.

Eren's group had made thorough preparations for their upcoming trip and had finally reached the capital of the Mauryan Empire. Their plan was to stay the night and set out at dawn the next morning. Initially, Eren had suggested finding accommodation at a tavern, but Selena's uncle was residing in the capital, so they opted to spend the night at his place.

However, there was still some time left before nightfall, and the group decided to use it for various activities. Elric was the first to depart, reminding the group not to delay. He had plans to meet an old friend who lived in the capital.