C42 The First One

After a day of rest, Russell checked out of the hotel, grabbed a quick bite, and unfolded the map he held.

"A kilometer west of the city outskirts, huh? Makes sense. It couldn't possibly be within the Land of Fire's capital—too obvious a hiding spot."

He tucked the map back into his dimensional space and, with the long sword he'd purchased the day before slung over his shoulder