"Perhaps it's some kind of primal instinct?"
I was a little unsure, and then I remembered something my good friend and monster research expert, Arlie, once told me: "However, there is another possibility: it is said that there is a special communication channel between people and monsters who have signed a contract with each other, and they can clearly feel each other's life status, location and mood changes."
"Perhaps this guy found his way here using this very ability."
Regarding the concept of contracts, there is a widely accepted theory in academia that points to demons who were driven away by people in the early days. This theory originates from the fact that these demons were quite fond of fun and often deceived people by signing contracts, shattering hard-won hopes, or stealing precious things.
As we looked up, we saw the neighing of horses and the sound of flapping wings coming from above. Pegasus horses with snow-white coats rode the wind and landed behind us at a distance, beginning to preen each other's feathers.
"It seems these children have followed Little Gray's trail all the way here."
Hikari turned her head and glanced at the fallen sweater, gently dusted it off, and then carefully draped it back over Annie's petite body, a smile playing on her lips.
Looking at the scene before me, I pulled my head back and couldn't help but mutter, "I have this strange feeling that guy has turned into your daughter."
"Who, who is the daughter?!"
"...If I could have such a lively and lovely daughter, that would be a good thing."
The little idiot's ears suddenly turned red. Could it be because they were cold? It's still warm inside the woolen hat, isn't it?
"It's getting dark." Shenxue tightened her coat again, glanced up at the golden-red sunset, and said, "It doesn't look like it'll snow or rain tonight. What do you guys decide to do?"
“What else can we do? Take a break!” Annie said matter-of-factly.
"Why don't we rest in this cave?" Ai'an, who rarely expressed her opinions, spoke up for the first time. "It's too far to the next mountain. If we go directly there, the place we end up sleeping might be even worse than it is now."
"Wouldn't that mean the Pegasus and Little Grey would have to camp out in the countryside?"
Anne noticed the conversation, hunched her shoulders, and adjusted her fur collar: "The passageways here are generally too narrow, only allowing people of average build to pass through."
"Little Grey is just too big, so it's alright as long as you're careful when walking. But the Pegasus are not only big, their wingspans are also wide, and there are so many of them that the small cave can't accommodate them all..."
Miyuki rested her chin on her hand: "You mean, it wouldn't be good if something happened to them, right?"
Annie squinted: "After all, it's an important means of transportation for everyone."
Then Hikari quietly retorted, "Not entirely. There are also friends."
If I hadn't been so close, I probably would have missed that sentence.
She paused, then raised her voice a few decibels, giving us a reason why we had to act quickly: "I received a letter from Sister Yao."
All eyes turned to them.
I could sense her hesitation, but after she quietly offered to help, she was firmly refused.
"The letter asked me... and Mr. Yumi, to go to Chisha as soon as possible, because our eldest sister is in some trouble there and urgently needs our assistance."
Annie, who hadn't seen Lena much during the month she spent in the miniature garden, and Aian, who also looked up, both wore confused expressions.
Miyuki was the quickest to react: "Is it the one registered as [Hikari]? I've heard about her. She's said to be someone who can conjure all sorts of strange magical devices at will. I'm quite curious about her."
I noticed that [Frost Sword]'s hand unconsciously moved a few inches towards the hilt, and a gleam of eager anticipation flickered in his icy blue eyes.
Sure enough, this guy is itching to fight, isn't he!
But the eldest sister doesn't seem to be the type to fight with others. I always feel that if these two really fight, the result will be very one-sided, which will disappoint this battle maniac.
However, what she said didn't seem to be wrong much.
I nodded in agreement and said, "That's the gist of it. Although this might be an unreasonable request, we hope to get on our way as soon as possible if possible."
“Thanks to the Pegasus’ help, we are now in the middle of the Abyss Mountains. The highest peak of the Abyss Mountains is not far ahead,” Aian calmly analyzed. “If nothing unexpected happens, even if we take a shortcut, it will take at least five days to cross that mountain.”
"In other words, no matter how fast we go, it will still take us at least two weeks to cross the entire Abyss Mountains. This is assuming we don't get lost or have to rest due to an attack along the way."
"It sounds like a really long journey," I couldn't help but exclaim. "But it seems to have gotten much better than the more than a month I initially estimated. Thanks to the help of these kind and loving Pegasus people."
I cast my warm gaze toward the direction where the Pegasus were gathering. The leader of the Pegasus, who had been listening intently, let out a soft hiss, puffed out his chest, and flapped his wings twice, as if to express his pride.
“…While I didn’t say it was extremely urgent, I still hope it can be done as soon as possible if possible,” Hikari sighed.
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