"I think that's enough for now. At least then you wouldn't say there was nothing you earned on this journey," Max said, and the group began moving again.
It was not long before they crossed the outskirts. Far ahead they could see a large castle-like building standing in the middle of a tall fenced area. Max stood in front of the group and beckoned to them to come closer.
"We arrived exactly on time and everyone would be paid their money and rewards for coming with us on this journey. Only a few select would go with us into the city. The rest of you can stay here," Max said, delivering the good news to them.
The adventurers cheered, and some of them moved to separate areas to settle down. But their eyes stayed up as they watched certain people move away from the crowd and go to stand with Max.
"So those were the nobles," someone amongst the group uttered.
