After parting ways in Cloud Marsh Province, Russell set out with Eric, heading back to his hometown alone.
In fact, if Russell had been returning alone, with Unicorn Polly's speed, he might have made it back to his territory in just two or three days.
After all, Polly could fly at speeds of up to two hundred kilometers per hour, while a carefully trained warhorse could run only sixty kilometers per hour, a gap of more than threefold.
"Mr. Eric, after you perfectly synchronize your thoughts and feelings with Kevin, you should try to contract a new fantasy beast, ideally one that can fly," Russell suggested on the road, believing that with Eric's talent, advancing to the second transformation was hopeful.
Eric responded in a subdued tone, "I will work hard."
"Of course, you need to work hard, because this is not a mere encouragement from me, but something I genuinely hope you can achieve."
"Understood," Eric replied, somewhat confused.