Two days had passed since I left the Blackwood Mansion.

While the days passed, nothing extraordinary had happened. Battles with bandits or monsters were no longer anything out of the ordinary.

For now, I’d been using nearly every moment, except for eating and sleeping, on traveling. I had no plans to wander aimlessly forever, but putting as much distance as possible between myself and the Blackwood Estate seemed wise. I didn’t know if Ethan had read my letter and let go of any feelings for me, but staying close to Blackwood would increase the chances of eventually crossing paths.

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