Although dawn had just broken, Saito, Guiche and Louise had already started preparing the saddles for their horses. Slung over Saito's back was Derflinger. Because of its length,it could not be attached to the waist. Louise was dressed in her academy uniform, the only difference was that she now wore horse riding boots instead of shoes. Judging from that, it looked like a great deal of time would be spent riding the horse. How far would Albion be from here? I'm still not used to riding a horse... Most probably my waist will ache from the riding... he thought to himself. "I have a request..."