Some days had passed since that and they finally got to the city of Naerian, in the Kingdom of Scanvia. The city was big and would be hard to find Anna, as closer to the center it was more crowded.

A man dressed in fine clothes approached them and asked, with a fine accent "What or who are you searching for?"

Roland looked at the man then said "Who are you, sir?"

He said in response "Oh, apologies for not stating my name before. I am Arcadius Zarkist. A nobleman possibly related to the royalty."

Friedrich slightly nodded his head towards Arcadius then answered the question made by the man "We are searching for my sister Anna von Astrinien. Though I doubt you-"

He was interrupted by Arcadius, who said "Anna von Astrinien? Yes, yes, I have seen her. But let us go to my house, first. We could speak more freely there."

They nodded in agreement then followed the man to his house. And when they got there and after they entered and followed him to the hall they were greeted by three other people; another man and two women.

Arcadius invited them to sit down at the table, and so did them. He spoke further "What are your names, by the way?"

They stated their names and then the three other people that were with Arcadius did the same. "I am Akan Zarkist, the third sibling." The man said and was followed by a woman with reddish hair who said "I am Leah Zarkist, the fourth sibling." Then the last woman who had a weird pink hair said "I am Melissa Zarkist, the second sibling."

"Nice to meet you all, but tell me, where did you see my sister, last time?" Friedrich asked.

"That was two weeks ago. She worked for us until she decided to go to another city called Carian. I ignore the reason of why she did so, as we treated her well." Arcadius said in response to Friedrich.

"That is everything I needed to know, let us go." Friedrich said but was interrupted by Melissa who said "Maybe stay here today and tomorrow you all may freely depart.

Roland looked at Friedrich then spoke "We should accept their hospitality; it will not do much if we halt our journey for another day."

Friedrich took a brief moment to meditate then thankfully accepted what Melissa told them and since it was noon they ate the midday meal. They all ate like if they were royals.

They spent the day there, listening to the Arcadius' tales about a foreign land, a New World they did not know yet. Apollo seemed fascinated by that story and was paying more attention than the rest.

The day eventually passed and next day they began preparing to resume their voyage, but they were surprised by the siblings, who also wished to accompany them.

"We would like to travel with you, for we have things to do on Carian, too." Leah said, hoping that they would accept.

Apollo looked at Leah then at Friedrich and said to him "It will not hurt us if we let them come too, plus Arcadius has yet to tell me more about said New World."

Friedrich looked at Apollo then at the siblings and spoke further "Alright, you all may come with us."

Both sisters seemed very happy, while the brothers were happy, as well, but not that much as their sisters.

They packed everything they needed, just as some food and some weapons, and then they hopped on their horses and began travelling again.

Night eventually came, and they ate a delicious food cooked by the sisters. Friedrich felt happy with his decision to let them come too.