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Nellara merely nodded, agreeing as Kareet added to her previous remark. While it was true that her statement was somewhat neutral, it would probably still be comforting for the humans to know that Nellara's words were being corroborated by Kareet.

Despite her being watching the surroundings, Nellara still was curious about the question Kareet made for the humans regarding their usage of boats. Seeing what their technology was capable of, it was difficult to believe they wouldn't have just abandoned older, obsolete means of transportation for advanced ones, such as the Jotunheim itself. Once she heard Vigdis' reply though, it quickly made sense why the humans would still use even those apparently 'obsolete' means of transportation in some cases. In the end, it was all about efficiency. It was slower, sure, but at the same time it was cheaper and more robust.

The ongoing conversation, other than being quite interesting, also further reinforced the vast differences between the human's world and Kanth Aremek. It was beyond mere technology and development of their race. One of the biggest obstacles they had in K-A that prevented them to freely explore the lands beyond the sea seemed to be completely absent in the humans' world. 

[color=d3c28b]"The Leviathans' biology is still not fully understood. They are mighty, incredibly dangerous creatures. As Kareet mentioned... It is rather... suicidal to study a creature and perform experiments while you are in the middle of a battle to the death, after all."[/color] Nellara said when Vigdis and Kareet were talking about Leviathans.

[color=d3c28b]"You are most welcome, Captain Zeynep."[/color] Nellara replied, with a nod towards Zeynep as she thanked her for her hospitality.

[color=d3c28b]"Most of our military forces are often stationed and operate around our cities, keeping the surrounding areas safe by doing regular patrols and excursions to the wilds outside each city. Camps like these are only made when there is something significant enough happening for the Ascension to deem necessary to deploy an increased number of soldiers to a smaller city."[/color] Nellara explained.

[color=d3c28b]"Even though these rivers are already busy and well patrolled waterways, we have intensified the number and frequency of said patrols in order to ensure your safety. The river will start getting more busy as we approach Lenkik and after that when we are on our way from Lenkik to Arcaeda."[/color] Nellara finished.

The journey went perfectly well for the most part. Exactly like Nellara had said, the rivers started getting way busier as they approached Lenkik, with patrols being more frequent. As they approached the very last part of their trip though, Nellara and her soldiers slowly felt there was something wrong going on.

Even though the stretch between Lenkik and Arcaeda should be by far the busiest part of the trip, for a noticeable amount of time, neither her nor her soldiers were able to see any other vessel on sight. Such quietness was very rare, considering where they were and definitely not common.

Regardless of how strange she was, Nellara looked at her soldiers with a serious expression, a silent order for them to stay prepared and vigilant. The idea that something could ambush them despite being so deep in Ascension territory, especially being this near Arcaeda was almost absurd, but Nellara was taught and trained to never lower her guard, no matter how unlikely it was for something to happen.

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