Chapter 190: Arkala (2/2)
Even from this distance, they could already see that it was a wonderful place. Without a word between them, the four friends just stood there quietly taking it in the view of the town.
The town of Arkala was located inside of a large gorge, with mountains surrounding it on all sides. Strategically, the town was in a great position, for it would be very hard for other players to raid. This was one of the reasons why Xinya chose it to make it his home base.
One of the other reasons why he chose it was because it was close to water. Looking down at the town he could see that there was a large river that ran around and through the town. Even with how far away the group was they could still see ships sailing to and fro from the multiple ports that were around Arkala.
The town itself looked as though it was taken from a picture of ancient China, and even though it shouldn't have surprised them it did. It seemed that they had become too used to the victorian styled towns that they traveled through previously.
Now looking at wooden buildings with their arched roofs with clay tiles and knowing that their ancestors once lived like this, gave them a visceral feeling. Especially Xinya, as he looked at the lush farmland that was separated from the main city by a large stone covered bridge.
He couldn't wait to purchase a house and start getting his hands dirty. He had always wondered how his ancestors did it, building their farms up without the help of machines. However, he knew he wouldn't have to wonder for long, because he would soon find out.
”There it is!” exclaimed Melting Snow, staring at the sight of the town in awe.
”Yes, there it is,” muttered Xinya, still taking in the town where he was going to make all his plans come into fruition. ”There it is indeed.”
Wei just smiled as she looked down at the bustling town below. She could swear that even from where she was standing she could hear laughter and noises from the town's trade area that probably never cease. She couldn't wait to go inside and look around at all the shops and sights. ”What are you all doing just standing here, let's go!”
The others could only watch as Wei took off running towards the city, leaving them all behind. Gobsmacked at her sudden action, the men just stared at her retreating back for a couple of seconds before coming to their senses.
”Come on, Drifting Cloud and Wandering Sound! We can't let her enter the town alone!” Melting Snow exclaimed before using his sonic run skill, trying to catch up with Wei.
Laughing humorously at the childishness of it all, Wandering Sound and Xinya decided to also let go and begin racing each other towards the town. The light sounds of laughter and playful shouting could be heard as the group made their way to the town's entrance gate.
End of Arc 5