The caravans slowly made their way across the plains. There was a slight upward slope, so they could see the Mara City from where they were.
The merchants jolted in their carriages along their journey. Their faces wore weary but elated smiles.
They had finally reached the outskirts of Mara City. They should be safe for now. Since last night, the merchants had been on their guards, worried that the poisoned Beastmen might ambush them again. They were finally able to loosen up a bit at the sight of Mara City in the distance.
"Brother Link, why haven't you said a word?" Shallie squeezed over to Link's side. She seemed to have put behind her what happened last night.
Link ignored the girl. He stared straight ahead at Mara City and said, "Look, aren't those Beastmen?" Why are there so many of them leaving the city?"
The others had also noticed this peculiar spectacle. "Yes, how strange."
