149 Chapter 149

Maxi stiffened, and Idsilla threw her a surprised glance before addressing the knight. "Do you mean that Sir Riftan of Wedon is here?"

"That's correct. He was patrolling the castle vicinity in time for our arrival," the soldier replied flatly, now appearing slightly annoyed. "We will be at Eth Lene Castle in two hours. Both the Remdragon and Temple Knights will be guarding us until we get there, so you can all breathe easy."

"Is Sir Riftan riding ahead of us?"

Idsilla stuck her head out the window and scanned the men at the fore. Though Maxi was sorely tempted to push her head out as well, she summoned every last bit of self-restraint she possessed to suppress the urge.

"He rides at the front. Now, enough of your questions and pull your head back inside."

After peering through the thick clouds of dust shrouding the road, Idsilla pursed her lips and sat back.

Maxi tugged at Idsilla's robe and whispered, "Well? D-Did you see him?"