The appointment comes quickly after the exam. Methode is given a direct order from Serie to assist in subjugating demons in the Rufen Region of the Northern Plateau. She meets up with you on the outskirts of the city, already dressed for the cold and prepared for a long trip north.

She wears a dark tight-fitting jacket with fur around the collar, practical for the cold climate ahead. Her staff is secured at her side, and her mana is carefully restrained. As you start down the road together, she walks at an even pace, eyes moving calmly over the surroundings.

“Looks like this is where we’re headed,” she says. “Rufen’s been having trouble for a while now. Demons don’t just wander around without a reason.”

The landscape slowly changes over the following days. The air grows colder, the paths rougher. Each night, Methode sets up camp without much fuss, placing simple barriers and checking the area before settling in.

While adjusting her gloves, she glances your way. “I’m glad they paired me with someone who knows what they’re doing. Makes the trip a lot smoother.”