Chapter 14: City of Hope

They reached the outskirts of Ulminster in the middle of the afternoon. After a quick rest back in the cabin, they continued their journey south. Archibald would have liked for Selene to take a longer rest, but he can’t shake the feeling that they should hurry to the city.

Selene was still weak so he insisted he carry her on his back on their way, expecting her to decline his offer. To his surprise, she did not oppose the idea, and happily obliged him. So, they continued on their travels, with Selene on his back, and a makeshift basket, filled with some fruits and cooked meat, on one hand.

Upon reaching the gates, the guards above the watchtower shouted at them. “Do you have any business with the city?”

He put down Selene on the ground and shouted back, “We are looking for shelter!”

The guard eyed them below. He became quite worried that their appearance will deter the guards from letting them in. He was wearing a shabby curtain he pilfered from the c