Chapter509-The Attacked Trade Association

Observing Ali's somber expression, Jelia nodded gravely.

She wasn't one of those little girls who understood nothing of the world.

Having witnessed life and death, she was acutely aware that once someone dies, they lose everything.

Before you can protect others, you must first protect yourself.

This was a phrase Howard often reiterated to Jelia, who treated it as an ultimate truth.

After ensuring the mana shield was active, Ali nodded and turned towards the overturned carriage.

The carriage appeared unremarkable, a common two-wheeled design seen frequently, with a canopy on top and designed to be drawn by a single horse.

However, its light construction meant that it couldn't be driven too fast even on relatively smooth roads without risking overturning.

This was due to its high center of gravity unless it was loaded with heavy goods to weigh it down.

Ali circled the carriage, finding no obvious clues at a glance.