Chapter 127: Gate 9
The town streets of Adullam remained oblivious to their presence, too much in a rush to care or notice. It was as though there was a war going on.
"So what? Are we in Ancient Israel?" William asked.
"The United Kingdom of Israel and Judah during the reign of King Saul, also called the United Monarchy." Kazi’s gaze swept the area, scanning and absorbing the architecture and the people. We’re at a frontier city."
William was glancing about, uncertainty etched across his face. "Meaning...?"
Kazi flashed a knowing smile and stopped a passerby, a man dressed in simple attire. "Hey, friend, what’s happening? Who are we fighting?"
The simple man’s eyes blinked at the unexpected query, but he quickly composed himself. "Oh! Have you not heard? The Philistines and their army are coming! We must prepare and reconvene King Saul’s forces! Everyone but the women and children must participate!"
Marta’s expression fell as the weight of the historical context sank in. She stepped in and stammered, "Oh. Um, um, I’m a female saint that can, uh, use magic in the name of the Lord, so can I come?"
Marta was surprisingly quick on her feet. The simple man’s eyes widened with awe as he looked at Marta’s attire. "Ah! Saintess? Yes, your armour is...divine! Truly divine!"
Standing with a degree of confidence, the silver magic of her metal armour shined through. Once too large for her, the plate armour fit her like a true warrior. Without being able to see her Wizard Class, one would think she was a knight.