After a few moments Carolina stepped out, closing the door behind her and jumping onto the front of the cart.<br/><br/>"That cloth is laced with an invisibility charm," she said quietly enough that Cefrey would be the only one who could hear her. "As long as you don't make too much noise the guards shouldn't notice anything. I'll let you know when it's safe to get out." She set off towards the gates, whistling a tune, and made easy progress until they reached the gate, where two guards blocked their path. "Captain, is there a problem?" Carolina asked.<br/><br/>"Apologies ma'am," one of the guards replied. "But we have orders from the king." He signalled the other soldier, who walked around the cart and seemed to pause close to where Cefrey was hidden, before walking back, shaking his head. "I appreciate your patience Carolina, you may go on your way now."<br/><br/>"I hope we'll see each other again soon," she said, bowing as the gate opened before riding through it. She drove north, not stopping until they reached a forest whose interior was so dark they could not see beyond the third line of trees, coming to a stop on its border. She turned to face the back of the cart. "Cefrey, it is time to reveal what our plan is," she said. "Plus, I have a couple of gifts to help you with your quest."