The next morning, Liam woke up very early.
He stretched his body and yawned lazily, then got out of bed and opened his room's window to let in the cool, refreshing morning breeze.
With a relaxed expression, he watched the sun rise, spreading its warm light over the small town near his castle.
It was early, but the town was bustling with activity.
Woodcutters carried their axes and headed to the forest, while shepherds led their sheep to distant pastures.
Craftsmen started working, and housewives went out to the wells to fetch water or to the market, either to trade or barter.
Most of the poor women had taken on side jobs to provide extra income to support their families, such as making reed baskets, spinning wool, making cheese, or preparing and selling bread, in addition to other things like making simple jewelry.
Because the town was located next to the Baron's castle, it was very prosperous and considered the economic center of the Barony.
