Ashok leaned back, his gaze steady and calm as he watched the scenery shift outside the carriage window.
The towering walls that marked the boundary of the Duke's grand estate receded into the distance, giving way to the bustling streets of the Southern Duchy's marketplace. The atmosphere changed instantly.
Unlike the serene and imposing aura of the mansion's grounds, the market hummed with the vibrant energy of trade and chatter.
The carriage's pace slowed noticeably as it entered the streets of the market, its grandeur making normal travel impossible.
The Duke's carriage, a magnificent behemoth compared to the typical carriages of merchants and travelers, commanded attention without effort.
