With both parties willing, the banquet quickly concluded.

For Liens, he was just there to eat, and Jay, the Group Leader, just wanted to send him off quickly.

So, after a simple meal, Jay, the Group Leader, probed Liens' thoughts: "Is Mr. Heier's departure for Kara City urgent?"

"If you are in a hurry, we have already prepared a vehicle for you to depart for Kara City, and you can leave at any time."

"With the Earth Dragon Beast's speed, if you depart this afternoon, I estimate you should arrive in Kara City by tomorrow morning."

Perhaps feeling that such words made the intention to rush him off too obvious, Jay, the Group Leader, continued:

"If you are not in a hurry, it would be better to travel with our Divine Wind Adventurer Group to the Hartwin Kingdom; this way, we can also provide some convenience for your journey."

"We will probably depart tomorrow morning... It's just that with more people, it's unavoidable that it will take a little more time on the road."

Liens naturally understood what Jay, the Group Leader, wanted to express: he intended to send him off quickly.

Although he was not in a hurry, the Adventurers' Association's situation was somewhat urgent.

To satisfy him, they even gave him a deposit and stated that this deposit was merely compensation for his trouble, even if he failed to rescue the Adventurers' Association there, he wouldn't need to return the deposit.

Since the Adventurers' Association was so sincere, he couldn't slack off too much.

Moreover, the Divine Wind Adventurer Group clearly had some special mission for traveling to the Hartwin Kingdom, so it was normal that they didn't want him, an outsider, to accompany them.

It was still the same saying: as long as it didn't affect him, he didn't care about the Divine Wind Adventurer Group's underlying motives.

In short, sending him off alone was a mutually beneficial move.

"Of course, I am willing to reach Kara City as soon as possible."

"However, I heard that raising Earth Dragon Beasts is very difficult. Would specially allocating one affect your Divine Wind Adventurer Group's operations?"

Liens politely exchanged pleasantries.

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Heier; this will not have much impact on us."

"I will have a few members accompany you to Kara City; they can also provide simple conveniences for you on the way, such as providing simple meals."

"In addition, if you have any minor matters to handle, you can also find them."

"After delivering you to Kara City, they can return to the designated location and rejoin the main force."

Jay, the Group Leader, responded with a smile, briefly explaining the plan to split forces to Liens.

"Alright then... I'll trouble the Divine Wind Adventurer Group."

Liens thanked him; he was just being polite. Since the other party had already figured out how to handle it, he would go along with their wishes.

Seeing Liens agree to depart first, a flicker of joy flashed in Jay, the Group Leader's eyes, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At least on the surface, Liens had no intention of interfering with their plans; he might truly just be there to complete the Adventurers' Association's commission.

The decision had been made, and dinner was almost finished. Jay, the Group Leader, naturally quickly led the well-fed Liens to the camp outside the city.

In this camp, Liens met another Purified Knight from the Divine Wind Adventurer Group.

"This is our Divine Wind Adventurer Group's Vice Group Leader, Ralph Mick."

Jay, the Group Leader, introduced the man in front of Liens.

"Hello, Mr. Heier."

"Due to the need to guard the camp and prevent disturbances from petty individuals, I was unable to attend the banquet. Please forgive me."

Ralph extended his hand, politely and respectfully greeting Liens.

"Hello."

Liens extended his hand in response, while subtly assessing the Purified Knight in front of him.

Although also a Purified Knight, Ralph was significantly younger than Jay, the Group Leader. Jay, the Group Leader, looked like a middle-aged man in his forties, while Ralph was a young man in his thirties.

Like Liens, Ralph was also carefully observing him.

Although he had learned some basic information about Liens from Jay, the Group Leader, upon seeing Liens' face, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Too young.

At such a young age, he had already stepped into the second-level extraordinary realm. He truly couldn't think of any family in the surrounding kingdoms that possessed such a genius.

He speculated that Liens very likely came from a major power, where the environment was better and resources were more abundant, making the emergence of such a genius not impossible.

Amidst his admiration, Ralph's gaze towards Liens became even more solemn.

"Ralph will depart with you to resolve any minor troubles on the road and ensure the safe return of the vehicle."

"This way, please; that vehicle over there is the one we have arranged for you."

Jay, the Group Leader, said, pointing to the giant vehicle parked not far from the camp entrance, signaling to Liens, then quickly led Liens towards it.

As the three approached the vehicle, Liens gradually saw the full appearance of the giant vehicle.

The vehicle was over ten meters long, with the carriage alone exceeding five meters in length. It was long and narrow, somewhat resembling a green-skinned train car from his previous life, just much shorter.

Underneath the vehicle were four huge wheels for support, and providing power to these wheels was a giant beast—an Earth Dragon Beast.

Although the name Earth Dragon Beast contained the word 'dragon', as far as Liens knew, they had no blood relation to true dragons but were rather giant beasts that evolved naturally.

They somewhat resembled rhinos, with four legs, a bulky appearance, thick legs, a total length of ten meters, and a height between 3-4 meters, with no elemental reactions on their bodies.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be allowed to be raised on a large scale. This

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The Four Great Powers stipulated that no organization or individual was allowed to raise a large number of magical beasts, only a small number were permitted to exist as pets for viewing or as combat tools under a magic contract.

"The carriage has been prepared for you. Although there isn't much space inside the vehicle, there's more than enough room for a bed."

"If Mr. Heier gets tired of sitting, he can lie down and rest at any time... The vehicle has been fitted with alchemical devices to reduce vibrations, so there won't be much bumping."

"In addition, we have specially added partitions to a certain extent to ensure your privacy."

After Jay, the Group Leader, finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Ralph.

Ralph naturally understood and immediately solemnly assured Liens: "On the road, if Mr. Heier needs anything handled, he can call me at any time."

"I will always be guarding outside your door."

"Then I'll trouble Vice Group Leader Ralph."

Liens smiled in response to Ralph's assurance. He knew that the reason Ralph was accompanying him was probably not to provide him with convenience, but to ensure he accurately reached Kara City.

Even if he got off the vehicle halfway, they could report the situation in time, thereby reducing the possibility of him affecting the Divine Wind Adventurer Group's plans.

"Then, I wish Mr. Heier a smooth commission in advance."

Jay, the Group Leader, blessed him, while making a farewell gesture, reminding Liens to get into the vehicle.

"Then, goodbye, Group Captain Jay."

Seeing this, Liens waved his hand, bidding farewell to Jay, the Group Leader, and then boarded the giant Earth Dragon Beast carriage with Ralph.