The journey to Mihria would take a week by a fast riding horse and half a month on a normal wheeled carriage. And judging by the prince's entourage, it would take them more than that. Alex or rather, his brother the king, had sent out a squadron of knights as well as attendants for his visit to Mihria. They had been on the road for a week since leaving Ruke. Unlike Yulian's first departure for the academy where he left with heavy feelings, this time around with Alex at his side, he began to feel hopeful. He had sworn that no matter what might happen he had to survive and return here. So far, their one-week journey had been uneventful. If the night caught them in a city or town, then they'll stay in the chief's or landlord's house. The prince's route had been carefully selected and

