Dear Kwon,

I am writing to tell you that I am doing well on my journey. There are so many new and exciting things to see! The waters are bluer, the sun is brighter, the skies are so open! If only you were able to join me! The other day, I traveled to this remote town far off from the main city. They mostly do farming there for work and food but gods, their meals were unlike anything I’ve ever tasted. The city could learn a thing or two about preparing a delicious meal. A nice couple invited me to stay in their farm for the night since there isn’t an inn. I met the cutest little girl with mochi cheeks. She seems to have a teleportation ability, judging from the way everything around her keeps moving from place to place. Who knows, maybe she will end up at the academy one day. Her name is Lee Gahyeon, by the way. She has my recommendation for being the squishiest baby I’ve ever met.

Anyways, I went to investigate the site marked on the map. It wasn’t there. I am beginning to think that the legends may be true. The pillars will only come out during a time of great disaster. Which means that a safeguard for them exists somewhere...we must find out more.

There’s also something I wanted to tell you. Kwon, I know