As if driven by some mysterious impulse, Brando obeyed Nemesis's command and gave the order to camp here. Yet, he did not bring Char, Medisha, or Hippamela along. Instead, he followed Nemesis alone into Anlase Forest. The two warhorses passed through the forest at night, crossing a gently sloping area—this is the Ville Hill north of Shallow Water Town, familiar to Brando—but soon the trees steadily thinned and opened up. In Brando's field of view, a path appeared like silver laid out between the forest. That is actually the reflection of moonlight, with the Silver Moon overhead, painting uneven cedar treetops, and dried leaves stacked layer upon layer beneath.
The elegant silhouette of the Female Knight persisted ahead of Brando, maintaining a gentle and unhurried pace, not speaking, silently moving forward. Yet Brando finally couldn't contain the questions brewing in his heart. He urged his horse to close the distance between them, "What do you intend to accomplish, Lady Nemesis—"
