Javier stood up, stretching lightly as he slung his cloak back over his shoulder.
He looked toward the side where Buddy was just finishing the last of the grilled meat.
"Alright, Buddy! You full now?"
Cuquawked!
Buddy flapped his wings once, clearly energized and ready.
Javier turned to the merchant and gave a small wave.
"Thank you, owner!"
The beastkin man smiled, wiping sweat from his brow as he watched the oversized bird finally step away from the grill.
"You're welcome, kids.
Come back next time… just tell your Pekko not to eat the shop next time!"
Javier chuckled, mounting Buddy smoothly.
"Alright.
Let's move toward the border gate now."
Cuquawked!
Buddy answered proudly and stomped forward with a heavy gait.
Once Javier arrived near the towering border gate, he saw the formation waiting for him.
Around fifty Beastkin soldiers stood nearby in organized lines, all in combat gear.
