Chapter 39: News From The City
When they reached the road, there was a small group of Mechanical horse riders present, speaking with the scouts in an urgent tone too quiet to be understood from a distance. The animated hand gestures on both sides said that they were in agreement, and it was not an agreement about something good.
"Hey, Dominic, you’re from the city, right? Come over here for a moment. The city is talking about shutting the gates for the next few days, or even a week. So if you want to get home, you should do it now." The scout called when they approached.
"So they have heard the news?" Dominic asked, running over to the mechanical horses.
"Not yet. They have been seeing numerous attacks on the farms and the outlying areas, so they’re considering closing the gates to keep the city’s civilians out of the way while they deal with the issue. We were sent to the town to inform them, and now we’re on the way back to let the Nobles know that things are getting ugly out here." One of the riders informed him.
Dominic looked to Wiz and Bella, who just shrugged. The choice was up to him, but they would obviously be staying at Wiz’s place. With all that was going on, Bella wouldn’t be accompanying the caravan on its next leg.
Assuming it was planning to leave the village at all.
"The caravan you came with isn’t leaving the town for another week at a minimum. They decided, after all the reports of attacks, it was time to take a little break and get everything polished up and ready." The rider added.
Well, that settled that question.
"I should get back to work. If there really is something big going on, they’re going to need tools and supplies much more than one spell caster. Plus, I need to prepare for the Royal Apprentice Intake Exams, and that requires more time to actually work in the forge.
Just stay safe, and don’t do anything dumb while I’m gone. You know, like charging an Ogre alone." Dominic joked.
Wiz smiled. "I’ll bring Bella with me for sure. Don’t worry, we won’t be headed out on any patrols until we get the news that the problem is solved. My parents are a Farmer and a Garden Witch, they’re not fighters, and I couldn’t bear to leave them exposed right now."