Chapter 129

Unfortunately, the heavens did not listen to Maxi's prayers. There was no sign of even a puddle during the five days of the journey.

A few trees or thorn bushes every now and then were the only landmarks. The kegs of water that had once formed a mountainous pile atop the cart were quickly running out. Maxi's hopes of a bath were a mere dream.

Drenched in sweat and covered in dirt, the campaign party rode all day across the barren land. They only came upon monsters twice.

The first was a chilling encounter with three drakes in a rock-strewn clearing. The second was the very next day, when all the fodder they had lugged throughout the journey had nearly gone up in flames because of the salamander hiding amongst the rocks.

Maxi had found the giant lizard that could light its body on fire terrifying. The knights, however, had been more than happy to acquire a rare firestone from the salamander's carcass.