Marianne pov contd
When we entered through the small door, I had expected it to be just a small house, but it was a complete village hidden within. There was a huge marketplace and garden-type open area in the middle, and small huts were on both sides.
Women were moving leisurely in the market while kids were playing around.
It was like any other village, except the people guarding the area. And they were living hidden, it was clear that most things were gained from faulty methods.
"You took such a long time, brother... You should think about your sister's hand condition too," said the man chuckling, and I felt too embarrassed.
Kai came with a man moving towards us, "You should go to the herbalist and show your wounds, we don't have physicians, but our herbs are more effective than their modern methods.'' Cassius and I nodded. A girl came running towards us and took us with her.