The carriage slowly rode inside the De Crescent lands, the horses walking at a good pace now that they had recognized home. Inside the carriage, Lucian was dozing off while his sister tried to get some fresh air from the window. It felt good to be going home after three months of working hard in the Vermillion Lands.
They had several chariots following them, and more people than the number they left with. Milena had chosen a handful of the villagers to accompany her back. Some accountants, one of the artisans, and young people who were willing to come and work in the Capital. They were all curious to arrive at the heart of this country, but mostly, to discover the Duchess’ manor.
They arrived at dawn, hence not only the Duke, but Raphael and Valentin were also waiting for them, along w
