As Asher stepped out of the bar, another wave of noise slammed into him, loud and chaotic, filled with the sounds of life and activity. He simply turned in a random direction and began to walk. There was no particular destination in mind.
Behind him, he could feel the lingering gazes of his five guards and Lyra. Their presence was silent but unmistakably felt. They hadn't followed him into the bar, having sensed earlier that there wasn't anyone present who posed a threat significant enough to endanger the Tenth Sun.
Asher walked calmly through the bustling streets. By now, it was already midday, the sun blazing directly overhead in all its radiant glory.
Children ran around joyfully, laughter trailing behind them as though they had no responsibilities in the world, and indeed, they didn't.
'Isn't there a school these children are supposed to attend or something?' Asher thought as he moved forward, his eyes casually following their carefree movements.
