Chapter 63

Alian was advancing without stopping or delaying. Across the trees there was a very old iron gate. He exhaled deeply.

He sat down under a tree.

It was tiring to come down from the high mountains near the palace and reach the city and today he had come far beyond the bazaar. The journey to reach the outer gate was a long one.

He took out the water in the leather bag and drank a few sips. He had to save it for the rest of the trip.

He was feeling very thirsty, when he heard the sound of water flowing in his ears, he got up and started taking the test. In the group of trees, there was a very rotten and thick tree with a small spring sprouting from the middle of it.

He was relieved to see the clear fresh water. He drank water heartily and filled the bag again.

He ate a small portion of dry bread and also ate a few pieces of dry meat.

Night was falling and according to Bragg, he had to cross the gate by daylight. He lay down resting his head on a thick trunk of a tree. His stomach wa