Richard stepped out of the castle and met Arthur.
"Has Liam arrived?" Richard asked.
"Yes, he said he wanted to meet you. He's waiting at the city park," Arthur replied.
"I see, let's go," Richard said.
He mounted Athena's back and set off. Arthur and several knights followed on their own horses.
The city had only one large park.
However, what people called a park here hardly deserved the name — there were no trees, only mounds of snow and many benches.
It was eerily quiet, perhaps because it was night and the air was far too cold.
Richard could barely see anyone except a few Magi training their bodies.
He looked around, searching for Liam, and found him sitting cross-legged in the middle of the park, puffing on a cigar with a confident look.
Richard approached him, unable to hide his irritation.
"Boy, you're late," the young man said as Richard stopped before him.
He stood up and tossed a small book toward him.
