The journey between the two cities spanned a single full day, and every member of the party summoned magical beasts to cover the distance.
Isiah summoned Jaffar the moment they set out. The shadow creature was thrilled to see Isiah again, overjoyed that his master had successfully achieved ascension into the realm of Emperium.
Eijar immediately slithered onto Jaffar's sleek head, settling comfortably atop his scales. Ciel, meanwhile, stood frozen nearby, gazing up at the majestic beast with silent admiration, though he refrained from reaching out as he had previously done with Eijar.
Noticing the awe in the child's eyes, Isiah gave him a firm, gentle nudge on his upper back, guiding him closer to the summoned creature.
"Master, who is this little one?" Jaffar inquired in the ancient Gowarian tongue, lowering his glowing yellow eyes toward the boy.
