By noon, they hit the main road and started seeing other carts and wagons moving along the same direction. The noise of rolling wheels, clopping hooves, and merchants shouting at their drivers made the once-quiet forest road feel almost lively.
Not long after, the town came into view — a sturdy settlement surrounded by towering stone walls. A single main gate faced the highway, flanked by a small hut that appeared to serve as the guard post. A handful of armored knights were stationed there, checking carts one by one before letting them through.
Seeing the line of wagons stretching far ahead, Oliver frowned. "Why is there such a long line?"
