36 Unexpected

The first thing Samantha did was place her hand over her mouth, surprised to see the magnificent horse Alex had.

"Wow! This horse looks magical! Where did you get it?" she asked.

Alex mounted the horse and reached out to help Samantha climb aboard. She hugged his back to avoid falling.

"I got it from a tomb I explored recently. Pretty nice, right?"

"Yes, it is!"

The compliment about the steed brought a joyful smile to Alex's face. It felt good to be recognized for his efforts, and he had worked hard to clear the dungeon before anyone else.

As the two rode on the horse, Alex didn't forget to ask, "Are you holding on? This horse is fast!"

"Yep, you can go! Fly horsey, fly!" Samantha cheered.

They mounted the horse and set off towards the city of Crystal. The horse's speed was astonishing, and even Alex, who was already accustomed to it, was surprised.