The sky had darkened and Renzille guessed that it was likely reaching midnight soon.
Just in time, as if to prove her right, the carriage came to a halt just outside the capital boundaries, a signal that they were going to set up camp for the night.
The city lights shone vibrantly in the distance, their glow providing the only illumination in the dark surroundings and Renzille glanced out of the carriage window, her eyes scanning the surroundings for a suitable spot to set up camp.
Knock.
Knock.
Knock,
A loud knock resounded against the door, jolting Leira from her sleep, causing the Countess to quickly sit upright in her seat, her eyes wide with surprise.
"Huh?! W-What?" She exclaimed, her voice slurring with both grogginess and confusion at the unexpected disturbance.
