The highway (5)

They paid the villagers in gold and rode away without many words, leaving them in awe. They rode for a whole day before they saw the town gates. By the time they passed through the gates, they were soaked completely form the constant rain.

“They should have faster means of transport here.” Nti Anem said.

“Wait a bit, I will ask.” Ku Jian said and rode away. She stopped by an in and stepped in, causing the entire room to go silent, before whistling followed her to the counter.