The day Arielle and Ronan left for Thebis had arrived. Of course Arielle will leave first because using the sea route takes longer than the land route. Ronan will accompany Arielle to the port city and then return to start his journey with Lazarus to Thebis by land.
Arielle, accompanied by William and Lucas, brought five of the best knights to protect Arielle. Much less than Arielle thought. She thought because she will split up with Ronan, Ronan will give her more escorts. Not because Arielle wanted it, but because it was something Ronan usually do.
"I thought you would assign me more bodyguards," said Arielle who was already sat on top of the horse.
Arielle didn't need a carriage. Because Arielle's departure was currently a secret, Ronan and Arielle didn't want to attract the attention of others when they saw Arielle using the royal carriage.
"Oh, you need more bodyguards?" he asked.