"Ehehehe! We Arrive!!!"
Javier's excited voice echoed as they crossed the border into the Armand Region. The moment he spotted the familiar gate, his energy surged.
"YEAHHH!!!"
With a wide grin, he threw his hands up, letting out a loud whoop. "HOOOOMMMMMEEEEEEE!!"
Before Buddy even came to a complete stop, Javier slid off effortlessly, landing smoothly on the ground. Without missing a beat, he dashed toward the nearest food stall by the gate.
An old vendor, burly and gruff, watched with a knowing smile.
Javier slapped down ten silver coins. "Old Man! Give me roast meat worth this much!"
The vendor's smile widened. "Welcome back, Young Master."
He expertly sliced thick cuts of sizzling, perfectly roasted meat and handed them over in a wrap. "How was school? I heard your blessing ceremony went smoothly."
Javier took a massive bite, chewing as he answered casually. "School? Boring. Lucky it's over."
He waved dismissively. "The blessing ceremony? Just so-so…"
Meanwhile—
