Another two weeks passed, and the traveling party drew near the borders of the Aethelgard Kingdom. The danger-filled wilderness had finally given way to lush, rolling farmlands that stretched as far as the eye could see.
Here and there, the caravan passed small hamlets and villages. The first signs of civilization brought a wave of relief over the children, whose smiles were a rare sight. After all, three long months on the road had worn them
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