A few kilometers south of the capital city of Paradis...
Perched atop one of the largest ancient trees in the vast expanse of the Forest of Eternity, three figures sat at the edge of a treehouse balcony with their legs dangling freely.
"I didn't expect there to be treehouses this large outside the settlements..."
Regis remarked as he gazed toward Xerxes Village, where his comrades would soon be arriving from.
Noticing where his attention was directed, Elysia offered a faint smile but made no comment on it.
"These treehouses are mainly used by scouts. Although monsters do not exist within the Forest of Eternity, there are still occasions when wild and dangerous beasts wander close to the settlements."
"Hmm, is that so?" Regis nodded before asking, "By the way, are you sure you don't want to stop by the capital first?"
"Yes. It isn't necessary, and doing so would only waste time."
"May I ask why?"
