A ray of sunlight is projected from the seam of the cloud and reflected on the armour of the soldiers guarding the city. It is glittering and dazzling. I put down the curtain of the carriage and finally arrived at Blackwater city.

zarumbi was staring at the scenery outside the carriage. Since the post station was attacked that day, he was sent back, so he was not very talkative.

"noer, we're out of town." At the front of the line, zize turned his horse to the side of the carriage where I was riding and gave me a gentle passage.

"well, it's finally here. Zarumbi can't wait to stretch his...