Bab 54: New lands, Tufesti

Edward stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Tufesti? I've certainly heard that name before."

"What kind of place is that?" Himura inquired.

"If I recall correctly, it was a thriving place, at least fifteen years ago, before the war struck," Edward explained.

Himura turned to Dan, waiting for him to elaborate. If Dan had suggested such a place, it must mean he had been there recently.

"It's in ruins now," Dan said in a low voice.

"Then why suggest such a place?" Himura asked, perplexed.

"Because I want to rebuild it," Dan answered with a determined look.

The group fell silent, digesting Dan's words. His suggestion seemed more hopeful than heading to the capital.

"But rebuilding a ruined place will require manpower, and almost all the rescued survivors are women and children. How do you plan on doing that?" Naked asked, voicing a very obvious concern.

"That's why I'm following them," Dan replied calmly.