Chapter 61: Camped At Aramos
The convoy wasn’t moving anywhere quickly, but they made it out of the woods without any more issues, and into the open grasslands full of fields for Aramos village.
"We will be right up against the walls for the night. That’s the safest spot for us, and we won’t disturb the town with our work.
Even the ones who didn’t send their gear in for repair have some mending to do before they’re done for the night, and the leather worker will be riveting new straps on all night long." The guard riding outside their door explained as the trucks rolled down the road.
Dominic nodded in understanding and returned to his work as the driver pulled the forge wagon to a stop in the middle of the gathered transports.
Now he could work with a bit more speed, and try to get all the weapons fixed before midnight. With the help of Wiz and Bella, they had done pretty well during the trip, but there was simply too much damage to get it all repaired before the sun went down.
They hadn’t even stopped to join the rest of the caravan for dinner, and had chosen to make a simple meal of reheated steamed buns and the sandwiches that Wiz’s mom had packed for the pair before they ran off to accompany the guards.
Late in the evening, once the repairs were made, the trio laid out their bedrolls on the top of the carriage. It was not nearly as hot as inside, but the metal still held much of the heat from the forge, so it was an effective ward against the early morning chill.
Dominic was roused from his sleep by a brisk knock at the door, then a lady’s maid in Palace uniform opened the door and climbed inside.
"Is her majesty’s armour ready yet? Why are you still sleeping?" She demanded.