Carmen is Aphmaus closest advisor, and friend. She entrusts Carmen on a journey she cannot make herself. Accepting the request Carmen is about to set off by herself. She has never traveled far from Phoenix Drop, nor is she very advanced in combat. Thats where Laurance insists he comes along. He has harbored a love for his lady so deeply he would be beside himself if anything happened to her. The two set out on horseback together.