The Ephemeral Scenes of Setsuna's Journey, Vol. 2 (light novel)

Setsuna continues on his journey with his apprentice Alto in tow. Along the way, Setsuna nurtures Alto-s relentless curiosity while showing him the love and care he was denied earlier in life. But the pair-s bond is put to the test when Setsuna is attacked by a pair of beastfolk who mistake him for a slave trader- Meanwhile, Alto experiences a host of new feelings-from doubt to envy to love-toward Setsuna as their teacher-pupil relationship evolves over the course of their travels. When the two happen upon a woman while exploring a cave, they begin to consider what it means to be family-