[Nyx's POV]
Archer had helped her out of the carriage, which was odd as no one had been this kind to her in many years. 'Why is a powerful dragon so lovely?' she internally questioned.
Once outside, Nyx noticed dozens of people doing business in the small town with happy smiles. However, she quickly noticed there was no wall protecting the place, which she found baffling.
The aroma of fresh bread wafted from a nearby bakery, mingling with the savory scent of cooking meat emanating from a nearby home. Nyx observed that the roads were meticulously paved with greystone and designed to withstand the test of time.
While the carriage turned around and rode off into the distance, Archer turned to her and started explaining that a wall wasn't needed for protection as there were forts nearby. Outrider and Homeguard soldiers patrolled the area.
