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Knight – Part 03

The citizens of the Independent Trade City had a custom of referring to the volcanic belt along the coast as the inner lands. Expressing their gratitude for the benefits of mining and the spirits found in the volcanic zone had eventually led to this practice. Consequently, they began calling the continent side the outer lands.

Beyond the city’s third main gate stretched a vast, untamed land. A checkpoint manned by the Empire lay five days away by horse.

The group traveled along a well-maintained highway that stretched across the land to the checkpoint. The road, wide enough for two carriages, was navigated by members of the Knight Guards, with mercenaries following behind. They had tied their camping supplies to their horses.

It was morning. As the pale sky turned blue, the group departed beneath a scattering of clouds.

“I have to say,” Cecily remarked, glancing around at the group as she walked. “They