While Team Astra was getting ready for their happy and peaceful vacation, the situation on Ashtel's side was completely different.
Through the teleportation portal that Riku created, Ashtel and he both arrived at the shore of a small lake filled with crystal-clear water.
The lake was located in the middle of a small forest-like area.
There was a narrow road around the lake, and it seemed to be leading outside the forest.
Although the road seemed to have fallen in disrepair due to likely not being maintained properly for a long time, it was still mostly intact.
Just when Ashtel was getting confused why Riku had brought him here, the other party suddenly asked in a solemn voice,
"Sir Ashtel, how much do you know about the race 'Sortilega'?"
Hearing that question, a frown of confusion appeared on Ashtel's face.
"Sortilega? This is the first time I am hearing about a name like that… such a race even exists?"
