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Ten days passed. The Storm Caravan was moving smoothly along the road into Rubena.
A few puffs of cloud drifted lazily across the clear sky, and a cool breeze blew, drying the sweat on the horses’ flanks.
Unlike before, nothing threatened the convoy now. The route from Valkas to Rubena ran right alongside the national border where monsters and petty bandits didn’t even dare to approach.
This area was patrolled every other day by the patrols of Valkas, the city known as the Fortress City. Even the most notorious wanted criminals, known for their nerve, wouldn’t come near this stretch.
The powers that lurked in the shadows ultimately only held sway within the shadows. Against an army or state authority, their influence could only go so far. This safe zone existed precisely because of that balance.
And naturally, merchants loved this road as all they had to do was follow the well-maintained highway. There were no surprises, no diversions. A trade route that unfolded exactly as planned was always ideal and desired.
However, for adventurers and mercenaries, it was a different story.
“So boring… I’m even sick of saying it’s boring…”
Karen turned away from the window, flopping back with a listless groan. It wasn’t just a day or two—it was ten whole days.
With no danger to handle, she’d barely stepped out of the carriage except for meals, and the scenery rolling past the window was nothing but the same endless plains, sunup to sundown....
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