Chapter 143

Although Maxi wanted to reassure Idsilla, she was afraid that doing so would attract attention. Her eyes swept over the faces of the women pressed against each other inside the rattling wagon.

Though their hoods concealed their faces, Maxi could tell that most were young women. They all looked tense, their bodies as rigid as rocks as they bumped against each other like pebbles in a sack whenever the wagon lurched.

Leaning further into the wall, Maxi looked out the window. Dozens of loaded wagons rolled out of the towering city gates in an orderly formation.

"How many days does it take to reach Serbin Castle?" Idsilla suddenly asked.

Though her voice was low, the wagon was so quiet that she managed to draw everyone's attention. Maxi stiffened.

Selina, however, remained calm. "About seven to ten days."

"It did not look so far on the map…"

"It takes more time with such a large party traveling by wagon."