Mohave said, "So I've been called Lucas ever since, though I've always lived in the tribal village, so nobody actually uses my Holtrien name. Captain Buzz and Chief Flintspire all call me Mohave."

Andrew nodded approvingly. "Mohave, your father actually went to elementary school—that's quite an impressive education level, especially that name he gave you, Lucas Mainse—it's incredibly cool!"

Mohave beamed with pride. "Of course! If my father hadn't had such a high education, my mother would never have fallen for him. And Mr. Lloyd, you might not know this, but our village of Gallow's End just got road access, so after the New Year, I'm going down the mountain to attend school!"

Seeing the boy's eager anticipation, Andrew felt a pang in his heart. These kids from remote mountain areas were just too innocent and trusting. This ancient village called Gallow's End had been isolated from the world and had only recently gotten road access.

When he returned to Blumedale, he would reach