- Next morning, Lu and Ciel warmed up the leftover soup and left early.
 Lu: We could have stayed as bit longer. Ciel: We won't know when the demon assassins will catch up, and I want to go some place safe when we can.- Ciel: It's only going to get more complicated if the conflicts between tribes in Sander boil over.
- Not long after they left, they encountered monsters yet again, and even fought with a tribe with stone bodies called Trocks.
- When the sun set, they camped where there are few rocks and where they can avoid the wind.
- Lu never gave up and used almost all her waking hours to persuade Ciel, naming every single reason why he should 'make dessert'.
- Lu: How do you know monsters are attacking us because of the smell of dessert! It must be because I'm a demon lord!
- Ciel: Lu... Those are Elrios monsters. They're not even under orders fo the demons.
- Lu: We can't know that! Maybe they are!
- Lu: I know the demons are behind it somehow and it has nothing to do with desserts!
- They entered Garpai region as they argued. There weren't as many Trocks around, as this was Harpy territory.
- Of course, that didn't mean they could let their guard down, as Harpies are quite dangerous. Lu and Ciel carefully continued on their way, looking out for potential ambush.
- The Garpai region, made with strange rocks and cliffs, was located in high altitudes, and had fierce winds.
- It was well-fitting of Sander's name as the land of sand and wind.
- Ciel: Lu, are you alright? Do you need help?
- Lu: Pant, pant, I'm not fine at all! Why are the roads here so steep?
- Ciel: We just need to get through this region, then it should be well-paved roads all the way. We'll also no longer be in Trocks and Harpies' territory, so it should be safer.
- The final stretch, so to speak. Lu grabbed Ciel's hand and went up another steep step and faced Ciel.
- Ciel: Do you see that rock, Lu? That's the rock we passed by yesterday.
- Lu: You're right! It was big enough for us to rest under the shade, but it looks so small from up there.
- Lu tried to see how far they've come based on the rock Ciel pointed. They've come far in such short time. It must be because they haven't gotten lost.
- Ah, she was so distracted by the view that she stuck out her body to far. She almost fell over, abut Ciel grabbed on to her waist.
- Lu looked up at her partner.
- She could see Ciel's back, checking over the map, just like he was doing every night when she's see him after the howling wind woke her up.
- It was thanks to him that they were able to travel the rough desert region without too much difficulty.
- Ciel: Lu, did you know? Beyond the desert, further south from here, there's a city full of water. You can see the ocean wherever you look. Doesn't it sound refreshing just from the sound of it?
- Ciel: I know you're exhausted, but hold on. Once we're somewhere safe, I'll make you all the dessert you could possibly want.
- Lu: ... Yes. That sounds fabulous.
- Though she doesn't always think about it, Ciel was always there for her through out this journey, and he was her trusted, cherished butler.
- The two enjoyed the view a bit longer and went on their way. They didn't need to go too far to leave this dry, barren and climbing behind.
- ... But before long, Lu and Ciel will end up losing all their food and belongings.
|
Desert Lord and Butler 1
