Chapter 172

Axel gently shook Ellie and Luna awake, their groggy expressions gradually giving way to alertness as they realized it was time to depart.

"Come on, sleepyheads. We have a train to catch," Axel said, trying to sound as energetic as possible.

Rubbing their eyes, Ellie and Luna slowly rose from their intertwined slumber, a mix of confusion and disheveled hair adorning their faces. It took a moment for them to fully comprehend their surroundings.

"Are we leaving already?" Ellie asked, her voice still laced with drowsiness.

"Yes, we have to get going," Axel replied, urging them to gather their belongings.

As they made their way to the train station, the village was slowly awakening, its residents beginning their daily routines. The air was filled with the scent of fresh bread and the sounds of early morning chatter.

At the station, they purchased their tickets and boarded the train bound for their next destination. Finding their seats, they settled in, the rhythmic motion of the trai