They had left the Asura Kingdom under the guise of studying abroad.
Their current state, out of fear of assassination, appeared to be nothing more than throwing aside everything and fleeing from the country immediately.
Though that was but half the truth.
Inevitably, the first prince had sent a pursuit party after them.
He was aware of the risk a still-living Ariel possessed.
Her charisma might allow her to captivate the Magic Guild.
Furthermore, there were also the children of other Asura Nobles attending the Academy.
She might give them, the seconds who couldn't carry the next generation, or the thirds whose heart could be swayed, the way to become the head of their houses, since there were many ways it could be done by assisting Ariel.
In addition, there were many various nobles and royalty to be found in other countries and tribes.
If Ariel, who has extremely high charisma, were to return after attaining strong ties with foreign countries...
The first prince faction thought that it would be best to make this attack somewhat excessive.
The pursuit of the princess's party continued even after they left the borders of the Asura Kindgom.
There were 15 nobles which comprised this party. And whenever one was alone, they always lost their lives in their surprise attack.
In particular, the surprise attack at the [Red Dragon's Upper Jaw] was thoroughly severe.
About ten swordsmen, a Magician for support, and a Healer that laid in wait.
All of the previous surprise attacks were in preparation for this ambush.
This sure-fire kill formation, however, was crushed entirely by the hand of Sylphy.
The chantless magic combat techniques that Rudeus had thought up were highly effective here.
Though Sylphy was in the ceremonial position of Guardian Magician, she had never neglected strengthening her body.
And she had even learned how to swing a sword from Luke, when he could spare the time to teach.
And though it was just a thin layer, her body had recently begun to wear Touki.
All of the attacks had stopped when Ariel's party had crossed over the [Red Dragon's Upper Jaw].
Excluding Sylphy and Luke, the number of Ariel's noble servants had been reduced to merely two others.
The first prince faction didn't have the nerve to send an assassin into a country where they couldn't keep a close eye on things.
The sure-fire kill formation had been destroyed, and for an opponent they couldn't kill within their own borders, there was little confidence in finishing the job in another country's.
This was a mistake on the part of the first prince faction.
If the attack was repeated two or three more times, the probability of Ariel dying would likely be very high.
If her servants hadn't been risking their lives to protect the princess, it could not be expected that Sylphy alone would be able to manage that duty.
However, the first call of the prince's lack of judgement on this matter, was no doubt owing to the combat prowess of Sylphy.
After the ordeal they made it to Ranoa Kingdom.
Five people unaccustomed to traveling to a foreign country.
Only two servants remained.
Elmore Bluewolf.
Kleene Elrond.
Both of them were young ladies.
The middle-aged servants who knew the fundamentals of the journey had already died.
There was bad planning, delayed traveling time, and the matter of it becoming winter en-route.
The dangerous pursuit party, and the villager's complacency began to wear thin the patience of the group, and almost led to disaster.
They probably were seen as a delicious morsel to a demon or bandit.
Along the way they were attacked many more times.
However every attack was repelled.
Many more difficulties as well waited for them.
When they got to Magic City Sharia, and were met with many further complications, they felt the bonds between themselves had strengthened.
They were comrades.