Chapter 117 Inner City

The moment Nate stepped through the massive entrance of Kemet-Ra, he could immediately tell that this place was different from the settlement he had just left. The air felt heavy, filled with the scent of burning wood, sweat, and something else he couldn't quite place. The streets were packed with people, some carrying baskets of goods, others bargaining loudly at market stalls that lined the narrow paths. The buildings, made of sunbaked mud bricks, stood tall, with wooden beams supporting some of the larger structures. Despite the rough appearance, there was an order to the chaos—a rhythm to how the people moved and interacted.

As they walked deeper, Nate noticed something strange. Sera, who had been walking beside him without a care, suddenly pulled up her robe, covering most of her face with the cloth. She moved her hood forward, casting a shadow over her features, as if she were trying to hide.