After the introductions, Lynch learned the identity of this nobleman. His name was Edmund Novard, the Lord of Wind Extinguishing Territory in the Saladin Kingdom, a Royal Count whose status was among the most prominent in the kingdom.
However, when faced with Lynch and his fellow Transcendents, he remained humble throughout, even going so far as to camp by the lakeside under the guise of a hunting trip for an entire month, enduring the harshness of the outdoors to prepare for their arrival.
This was the fundamental difference between mortals and Wizards. No matter how noble a mortal may be, they remain mortals. No matter how weak an apprentice may be, they are of a higher existence...
After resting for a night in the camp, the next morning, the group boarded Count Edmund's well-prepared carriages. Under the escort of the convoy, they journeyed southward, speeding through the roads for hours until they arrived at their destination, Wind Extinguishing City, around noon.
