The day after, Nord's home, The Town of Merca

"weren't you supposed to arrive in the Afternoon?"

Nord asked the two Mages who came Knocking on his door at almost midmorning. One stood significantly shorter and more muscular than the Other who had Neatly combed Emerald hair and square spectacles, Giving off a Scholarly appeal.

"Apologies, but Dean Riverstar wants as little time spent on Cadet Drake's travel as he wants the Cadet to be able to Attend classes by Tonight"

Spoke one of the mages, he stood a head below Nord and Drake but had a Muscular build and Handsome face to make up for his challenged verticality, which was even more accentuated by his bald dome

"I am Sergeant Isaiah Sunswift, This is Sergeant Daine Caliban, We are your escorts Cadet."

The Skinnier mage introduced himself to Drake, adding on the shorter Mage as well

Behind them stood an Extremely well toned Green Horse-like Creature tethered to a large Black Carriage with a golden lion insignia on the door.

The Carriage's Entrance to the Town drew more than a few looks as the folk wondered why such a Posh Carriage would come to their backwater town

"That's Sol, he's an Engineered horse, one of only 20,000 in Vaillance. he can get us from here to Adarester in less than half a day" Isaiah explained, Noticing Drake's gaze upon the Intimidating creature

"What's the royal capital like?"

Drake asked Nord nervously

"You've been to Port Dacre in the Richesse Kingdom before right?"

Nord answered with a question, While Loading Drake's Luggage onto the Carriage.

"yea"

"Well, the royal capital is a hundred times more hectic. Every corner will be bustling with the life of busy vendors and merchants. You will occasionally see important nobles on a leisurely stroll, or witness the King's Royal guard stopping brawls in the city."

Nord said in almost one breath

"sounds fun. that is, if they would let me"

Drake's gaze fell down

"Chin up kid, Don't keep the mages waiting now. you have to go. I'll be seeing you, Son. Get stronger."

Nord said as he pulled drake in a one armed hug

"yea"

was the only word Drake uttered as he stepped into the Carriage with Isaiah as Daine took the reins.

as with the Carriage's entry, its Exit left the Town folk staring, this time with a bitter taste in their mouth. A lowly Brun be escorted in such a nice carriage, pulled by such a majestic creature.