The Barbarian kingdom

Kael and his team survived the enemies' ambush. They continued the path towards the Kingdom of the Barbarians who were seen from afar their huge buildings. Higher than their own walls. Albeit not so spectacular, its walls were having huge spikes and has a mini trench at the bottom. Filled with water and many spikes were also placed at the base of the walls. A large retractable bridge were on its gate that prevented enemies to cross immediately. They passed by the bridge and take a closer look at the spikes on the walls. With a tiny knowledge about their first impression, they have many more to see than meets the eyes. They arrived at the checkpoint, the guards have bulging muscles and they were armed with spears. They have metal breastplate on their chest and a helm that was made of steel. They have undergarment of leather and a foot-guard on their feet. They wear satchels on both of their foot and were towering compared to their height.

"What's your purpose?" The guard that was a tad bigger than the other one asked the merchant.

The merchant handed his papers for entry and then the guard lets them pass.

"They were merchants," said the guard that was holding the paper.

Kael as well as the others went back to the carriage and resumes their travel.

"Hiya!!!" Yelled the driver to the horse as he whips them.

The carriage then resumed its travel towards their Kingdom. On their way, many laborers were making the roads into bricks. They pass them by and the roads they were traveling on were now what they were constructing. The road was now smooth like a sailing ship in a calm sea and more Barbarians can be seen. They were naturally well-built and were born warriors. Every single one of them was capable of warfare but they humbly love peace. Kael's curious mind can't be contained thus he asked Fred.

"Say, Fred. Do you know what happened exactly why the war broke out?" Kael asked Fred who were sitting opposite to him.

"It was the Dwight King that wanted to rule all the races of Lumia. He is smart and sly. He managed to convince the Barbarians and Skulds to attack the Demi-humans, they are stopped by the strongest races called Beast-men. Specifically the Druids, Vampires, and Lycans. They have the strength to do so," Fred said to him.

"So that means the strongest races are the beast-men?" Kael asked politely.

"The strongest are the Dragons. They can eradicate an entire city with just one of them. They are divided into two groups, the Elemental Dragons and the Black Dragons. The Black Dragons are evil and they are warring with each other since the beginning. The Elemental Dragons are neutral and doesn't bother other races. They are generally friendly and helpful to humans when the evil dragons pronounced war with the humans," Fred said to him.

"So the greatest are the Dragons?" He then asked him.

"They are the strongest if we don't include Divine beings, specifically the Angels," he concluded.

"So Angels are the strongest? Kael asked as he puts his finger to his chin. 

"Yep, they are all S-class and above. The weakest Angel were S-class minus and the strongest are triple S-class plus," Fred said to him.

Kael was surprised by his knowledge about the strongest beings. They were happily talking with each other for the rest of their journey.

They were nearing the Kingdom's City walls and they were towering from afar. The walls were built with bricks and they were three-story high. The walls also have spikes and there were many spikes on its foundation that serves as a good defense.

They have arrived near the gates and they were inspected of their belongings. The gates were big with the size of a three-story building. It has a red-colored gate that was decorated with axes. The gate was opened wide and they have guards within.

The merchant brought his papers and was requested to pass through by the guards. The guards were towering and had a height of seven-footers. With their body that has outgrown muscles, they give off a fearsome aura.

They passed through the checkpoint and the citizens were doing their job. They arrived at their market and it looked underdeveloped, but it was bustling with people. With just cloth and wood, they made their stalls out of it.

They arrived at the meeting place of retailers and merchants. A marketplace full of people: sellers, consumers and passersby. 

The merchant talked with the retailers that want to buy his goods.

"I will purchase a crate of apples," said the man with a moustache.

"A crate of wine, please!" said the man with commoner wear.

"We would like to purchase three crates of cabbage," said the merchant girl.

"Wait a minute, I will get it ready," the merchant replied to them.

"Please. Carry them out, please!" The merchant instructed them while attending the other retailers.

They carried the crates and then all the items were sold out. The sun was about to set and they have to check-in to an inn. They left their carriage to the guards where it will be safe from thieves.

Kael and the adventurers went to find an inn. They found one and it has a wooden plank that was hanging and it has letters engraved to it, 'The Turtle Inn.' They entered the inn and many more Barbarians were inside. They were like cute little puppies compared to their big bulging muscles. 

"Hey guys this will be our lodge for the night, I've left our carriage to the guards for it to be secured," the merchant said.

They were inside and the inn was lighted with candles and lamps. Wooden walls and ceiling with other wooden wares and tables. They feasted in the tavern together with the others as their first supper in the Barbarian kingdom. Bards were telling stories of the Legendary Barbarian King who helped slay the Black dragon. Kael was also knowledgeable of stories of Legends, telling the others of the stories he knew in the books of their Library. Others listened to him and enjoyed. Night came and they went to rest in their rooms. Kael washed first with hot water and wears his nightwear. He went to the window-side and was looking at the outside. It was a habit of his to watch the stars before getting to sleep. The stars brightly lit the skies and the moon was on its peak, he contemplated his journey this day and then went to bed.