Chimper #2878
In the Crystal Highlands of Armaria, there’s a saying: 'Magic points the way, but kindness finds the path.' Shouzou earned their title not with a compass, but with warm apple tarts. Their small bakery, nestled between humming monoliths, is where mages and scientists alike come for a moment of peace. But their most important customers are the Mystic Cats. For a sliver of pie, the cats would trace invisible routes in the dust, revealing the secret tunnels that honeycomb the Highlands. Shouzou watched, learned, and never spoke of it. That is why Yuki, the famed Beast Slayer, came to them. Yuki didn't need a warrior, but a guide for a frozen, forgotten peak where maps failed. Shouzou, with an apple stick for the road, simply nodded. Their poker face revealed nothing, but their warm pack promised they would not lose the way.
