Despite the beauty of Nym, the two didn’t stay there much longer. Thane had intended to spend another night but after what they saw... what they witnessed, Nym didn’t have the same effect as it did when they first arrived.
Thane and Nera didn’t have to say it out loud to each other. They didn’t want to spend another second in this paradise.
“I think I would like the water city more.” Nera quietly squeaked from atop her horse as they passed the twin garrisons. More and more people are turned away. All saying the same thing: the slavers took their home, they have nowhere to go and the King doesn’t believe them.
Thane couldn’t help but agree to Nera’s words. The water city sounded a lot better now. He held the hilt of his sword, feeling the familiar grip. At least they allowed weapons th
