Sorry, this thing slipped off the hook because I was busy graduating. But now I should be able to get things rolling.
The rest of the journey passes without incidents, and after a long ride, your destination finally shines ahead of you. It is still a full day's ride away, but you are now concretely closer to what you originally set out to do.
During the journey, Chendra has picked up some skill with the sword, and can now actually wield it without trouble.