"Well it's a nice surprise to meet you two all the way out here in the border crossing."

Katsumi invited the two to eat at a small restaurant just around the huge open plaza. Mina was bursting with excitement ready to hear how she was after being freed from those traffickers. As they sat down Katsumi raised three fingers up and the waitress acknowledged her.

"You're quite the show pony young man. Just a random traveler, like you could've fooled me hahaha."

"Word spreads too fast in this country then."

"Aww, I'm only teasing you. Though it is nice to know you're stronger than you actually look."

She rests her cheek in her palm as she leans into the table.

"So Mina how have you been? Has this guy been treating you well?"

"He's done more than treat me well, he has trained me to be stronger with my light magic! Teaching me all new sorts of cool things that I never would've dream of thinking was possible! He's the greatest big brother ever!" Katsumi's face was slightly surprised by her answer.

"Oh...? Big brother you say, hmm?" She looks over towards Roth in a smuggest look.

He sighs very disgruntled, " It's a long story."

Mina happily giggles knowing Roth is a big softie at heart.

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"So what happened to you? What happened after you guys were set free?"

" I've actually been working hard to set my kind free from those Fidelity assholes. Your act of kindness sparked a liberation for my people. I can see why Mina likes you so very much haha"

Roth blushes and wish this conversation topic would end. The food finally came out as it was smoked fish and vegetables. The aroma was deeply mouth watering, even Mina was almost drooling on how rich it smelled.

"My offer still stands. If there is anything you need, I won't hesitate to help whatever is in my power."

"Well... there is one thing..."

"Oh do tell, I'm interested in the hero of Ezhine has to say." she leans in listening more intently.

"Do you think you can help us get to the tall mountain in Mur. There is something there I'm curious to find out."

Both Katsumi's ears perked up as he has caught her attention.

"The mountain in Mur? There's nothing up there besides snow and ice."

"I believe there's something more on top of that mountain, and it has the Fidelity written all over it."

Katsumi stops her eating and only looks up towards him with only her eyes.

"What did you say..."

"I said that the Fidelity must have something to do with what's on top or at least near that mountain."

"It's true Katsumi, big brother told me about how it's always cold and the sky is emerald. That is what the mysterious voice said."

"Woah woah woah woah back up, what voice?"

Mina looks towards Roth for his approval to explain more. He softly sighs and nods his head,"

"Back in Ezhine, Roth passed out and heard a strange and evil sounding voice. It told him he was worthy but was pretty much vague on the directions and only gave a riddle." She snickered and chuckled at the fact that there were more Fidelity members near the mountain.

"You don't need to say any more kids, I'll help you get to that mountain and show the sights of Mur on the way there too."

Mina was jumping in her chair with joy knowing she can show her skills off to Katsumi on how much stronger she is. Roth also smiled and thanked her.