It took an entire day's march, but Rune's group finally arrived at the first checkpoint. It was merely a campsite for Regalian soldiers, and there was only a small retinue of men, along with their superior. Valdano and his compatriots were recognized throughout Regalia, so the soldiers at the checkpoint quickly found recognized them.
At first, Valdano was wary that these men would try to fight them, so he told them, "We're not looking for trouble.
The commander of the soldiers replied, "Lord Vanderbilt, it's a pleasure to meet you. The name's Sarge." He held his hand out to Valdano, and the latter quickly shook his hand.
"I already know your purpose of passing through, and I've made it known to the other soldiers at every checkpoint. You're cleared for traveling, sir. Godspeed," he adde
