Chapter 35 - Checkpoint
Riding without stirrups was taxing on the butt and legs. I squeezed hard to maintain my balance on the horse as it zoomed through the woods.
As I respected the woman in front, I kept my body balanced without touching her. On the other hand, Lia hugged me tight. She even buried her face in my neck, and I felt her warm breath.
Damn, woman. Zits would surely grow on the back of my neck. Did she realize how long it takes for neck pimples to clear up?!
Fortunately, the torture session didn't last long. By noon, we arrived at a checkpoint between the Invidia and Constantia borders. I let out a long sigh of relief as I admired the roadside scenery.
At first, the trees and grasses seemed refreshing, soothing my heart. But as I observed more closely, I saw soldiers in yellow clothes instead of the black banners of Constantia troops or the leather armor of the Invidia Army.
This place must have fallen to the Avaritia Army, the same event that happened in the game.
