I was filled with glee, and my anxious heart could finally rest easy. Seems like we've successfully made it through as I could hear both wheels and footsteps starting up again.
Then I suddenly heard a shout from behind after just a short distance.
"Hold it!"
The caravan stopped again. That voice was somewhat familiar.
"What do you have in here?"
I cursed under my breath. This was the voice of one of those wealthy noble boys from before. I didn't expect him to be so persistent.
"Sir, these are just some ordinary goods. It's an urgent delivery, so I hope you can excuse us..." It was Val's voice.
"Really? What goods? Open them up and let me see them."
The boy was unrelenting.
"Sir please, we're in a hurry..."
"That's none of my business. The mayor is my uncle, so you'd better not ma
