Magus Supremacy

Chapter 409

Finally, after over an hour of driving without any further hitch apart from the earlier bandit attack, the trio was nearing the capital’s border, which was marked by huge, thick, and towering gates.

Bulky warriors wielding a variety of weapons stood guard at the checkpoint. Every entry into the capital required handing over a specific kind of document to the warriors stationed at the gate.

Once verified, the entrants would be handed back another type of document before being allowed through the gates. This same procedure was followed for Grey and the duo’s carriage as they passed over a parchment and received another in return.

They rode for about thirty more minutes before finally reaching the heart of the capital. The boys couldn’t help but gape in amazement, their mouths slightly ajar as they took in the grandeur of the place.

Looking out of the carriage, Grey and the others were left speechless. Unlike the towns they had grown up in or passed through, very few people were walking on foot. Instead, sleek carriages rolled by, drawn by strong beasts that seemed well-fed and well-trained.

Not a single house looked dilapidated or worn down. Each building stood tall and proud, with elegant designs and vibrant colors that radiated wealth and order. The capital clearly held itself to a different standard.

As the carriage moved deeper in, the boys saw several stalls and shops lined along the sides of the streets, with people leisurely browsing or purchasing goods before continuing on their way.

The ground beneath them wasn’t rough or dusty; instead, it was paved with smooth marble flooring that extended across every street and corner. The sun reflected off the polished surface, making the streets gleam.

The people themselves were dressed in fine garments, and none appeared to be starving or struggling. Their faces bore smiles, and their interactions were mostly cheerful as they traded using silver and gold coins.

’This place is quite neat and beautiful,’ Grey thought to himself, his gaze scanning the passersby.

He noticed some individuals had weapons strapped to their backs or tucked by their sides.