As it turned out, allowing Elomont and his retinue to accompany them had been the right choice.
With that artifact shielding their wills, no reverent had been able to detect them, even when they used their wills.
This way, their speed increased significantly, allowing them to cover vast swathes of land.
Regardless, Atticus maintained his caution throughout the journey. Every attempt Elomont made to get close to them was shut down, and he made sure no information about them slipped through.
Though he had chosen to follow them for the benefits, it did not change the fact that they were far from allies.
The fact that Elomont had attempted to kill Gladious over something so trivial spoke clearly of his nature.
Still, no matter how much time passed, Atticus had not sensed even the slightest trace of ill intent directed his way.
Ordinarily, with his ability to control wills, he could glean insight into a person's state with ease.
