Although the carriage was broken, their movement was hardly affected. With twenty knights having arrived on horseback, they now had a generous number of royal-bred steeds to utilize.
Naturally, as a warrior, our hero would have been trained in horseback riding. Natalie and Thomas, both from the frontier, also knew how to handle or ride horses. I, too, had learned horsemanship from Lydia and Dietmaier, as did Lydia herself, Rainyâs escort maid.
Of the group, only four couldnât ride on their own, but these sturdy horses could easily carry two riders each.
âHero, Lady Natalie, Mr. Thomas, and Lady Lydia, youâve all had horseback training, correct?â
âYes. Itâs essential when traveling long distances without a carriage.â
âOh, yes! I learned when I was young.â@@novelbin@@
âSame here, like Natalie.â
âI had to learn for Princess Rainyâs protection.â
âThatâs good to hear. I can handle a horse as well, so if each of us takes a non-rider, we can proceed without issues. Naturally, Lydia should lead Princess Rainy, while...â
Just as we did in the cramped carriage, each of us would pair with a companion. Natalie would take Agnes, the warrior would accompany Silena, with whom he had a budding romance, and Ethan would ride with me.