62 Chapter 62: Village (1/2)

The next morning, the loud chirping and the scent of food cooking had abruptly awoken Caesar from his deep sleep.

Caesar lifted his upper body and rubbed his sleepy eyes, he stretched his limbs and yawned loudly. Ahri was laying by his side in a tranquil slumber, Caesar nudged her shoulders gently and woke her up.

”Hmm?” Ahri scratched her head and slowly got up, she stretched her limbs as well and soon noticed Caesar's piercing red eyes staring at her with interest.

Ahri stared back at him with a blank stare for a few seconds before she remembered her 'bold' actions last night, her face slowly flushed and she quickly got up.

She rushed to put her scattered clothes on all the while Caesar just stared at her with laughter apparent in his eyes.

Caesar didn't dally for long, however, he took out a black outfit that contained thin black trousers, a long sleeved shirt that had three silver chains crossing from his left shoulder to his right… it had a high collar that further elevated its elegance.

Once Caesar was finished getting dressed he looked towards Ahri and couldn't help but nod in approval, she was wearing her ancestral clothes… they looked very similar to a Japanese kimono from earth. The one she was currently wearing was lime green and looked very youthful.

Ahri was still embarrassed from last night so she didn't converse with Caesar at all, she opened up the carriage door and hopped out.

Caesar shook his head slowly with a wry smile, he also walked towards the carriage door and jumped to the ground.

*plop*

Once Caesar hopped off the carriage he couldn't help but admire their surroundings, they currently in a large grassy plain, the trees and the blades of grass fluttered beautifully with the spring breeze… The sun shined down brightly illuminating everything with life.

*huaa*

Caesar couldn't help but take a large breath of fresh air, ”this world feels much cleaner than earth” he couldn't help but think to himself.

Soon, a delicious scent invaded Caesar's nose breaking him from his thoughts, he turned his head in the direction the scent was coming from and walked over.

Thick smoke was rising into the air from a bonfire that Edward was currently cooking on, a creature that looked similar to a pig was impaled from it's front to its behind. Edward was rotating the 'pig' above the fire so that all sides were cooked evenly.

Ahri and Joe were sitting on the sidelines of the bonfire with anticipation clearly written on their faces, Caesar also walked over and sat down to wait patiently.

Once Edward caught sight of Caesar he couldn't help but remember last night, his face turned awkward and couldn't help but cough to cover up his embarrassment.

”*cough* did you two get a good nights rest?” Edward asked.

Caesar smiled refreshingly, ”I'm glad you asked Edward, I had a splendid time last night… Although, I did not sleep very long” Caesar said in a calm tone and glanced at Ahri teasingly.

”I see, well that is good… we have a long journey ahead of us” Edward replied albeit still slightly embarrassed.

Caesar's teasing expression was soon replaced by a serious one, ”we should reach a small-scale village within the next week of traveling, we can restock on supplies there” Caesar suggested while crossing his legs on the stump he was sitting on.

Edward nodded his head solemnly, ”If we continue at this pace, we should arrive at the dark continent within a month, correct?”

”Indeed, thankfully Rahvin kingdom is somewhat close to the dark continent, the main issues we have is that we have no idea where your particular clan is located” Caesar replied with an annoyed tone.

Edward's face went red with shame, ”I apologize, I should have marked our path, or at the very least carried a map with me,” Edward said apologetically.

”I don't blame you, Edward, It is hardly your fault. We will just need to spend a tad bit more time searching, that's all” Caesar said soothingly to which Edward smiled in gratification.

Edward lifted the cooked boar off the bond fire and placed it in a large wooden basket, he took a knife out of his right pocket and started to cut the pig in even slices.

He placed each piece on a plate and handed it to Caesar, Ahri, and Joe respectively… Of course, he served himself last.

Once all of their food was prepared they started to eat with relish, Caesar was quite surprised at the flavor the 'pig' contained, ”although it looks like a pig, it tastes similar to beef” he thought inwardly.

Caesar raised his eyes and looked at Edward, ”what is the name of this animal?” Caesar asked curiously.

”It's called the favin boar, it has a lot of nutrition inside and is perfect for breakfast” Edward replied happily.

”I see, it tastes quite good” Caesar complimented

They soon finished the rest of the meal in relative silence, Once they were finished they stood up and walked back towards the carriages.

”I will drive the carriage this time, you can rest in the back Edward,” Caesar said quietly and hopped towards the front of the carriage, he took the reins in his hands and waited until the others were ready.

Ahri walked up towards the front and sat next to Caesar, although she was still shy from last night she refused to let Caesar sit in the front by himself.

”Hmph, why am I being forgotten? I have to drive the carriage two days in a row?” Joe grumbled as he pulled the reigns of the carriage in the back.

Caesar had never driven a carriage before but it wasn't too hard to get used to, it was similar to riding a horse but having much more to pay attention to.

Their journey continued peacefully for about 5 days or so, they had taken turns driving the carriages every day and soon arrived at the village on the 6th day.

*creak*

The carriage shook heavily every time it bounced on rocks, they were approaching a small looking village that was enclosed by a wooden fence. The entrance to the village had a checkpoint that looked to be guarded by two or three guards.

Caesar slowed down the carriage and approached the checkpoint, once he was close enough the guards ran towards him.

”Who goes there, and what is your business entering Lynel village?” one of the guards asked slightly warily but also respectfully, Caesar's looks and clothing were by no means something a commoner could possess.

”I am currently traveling from my home kingdom to a holiday estate that is located past this village, I was hoping I could resupply in this village,” Caesar said courteously.

The guards were taken aback for a second, they had previously assumed Caesar would be an arrogant noble but to be talked to so respectfully made them slightly ashamed of their previous thoughts.

”I believe you,but we need to check the insides of your carriages, it's a security procedure,” one of the guards said apologetically.

”I hardly mind, go ahead and take your time” Caesar replied with a slight smile.

The guards nodded their heads and started to inspect the carriages, Joe's carriage was simply full of clothes and foods while Caesar's carriage contained a bed and other simple things.

Once the Guards briefly examined their possessions they gave the right away to Caesar, ”you may pass through… Please enjoy your stay” one of the guards smiled widely and gestured towards the entrance of Lynel village.

Caesar nodded his head in appreciation and pulled the reigns, they entered into Lynel village and a bustling and lively town entered into his eyes.

Food stands and dirt roads were everywhere, the townsfolk all carried happy smiled on their faces as they talked to one another.