As dawn broke over the horizon, the caravan prepared to continue its journey toward Rivermere. Saeko felt a lingering sense of unease from the previous day's ambush, the adrenaline of battle still fresh in her veins. The merchants, though grateful for her protection, carried a tension in their expressions, their nerves frayed after the earlier attack. They moved with a sense of urgency, knowing that danger might still lurk around every corner.
The caravan resumed its course along the winding path, flanked by dense forests. Saeko rode at the front, her senses heightened as she scanned the surroundings. The morning sun filtered through the branches overhead, casting dappled shadows on the ground, but her instincts warned her that they were not out of danger yet.
