Our journey continued for another five or six hours before I decided we should stop for lunch. Once lunch was over and everyone finished doing some stretches to get the blood flowing normally in their veins again, I hopped back onto the carriage and noticed a village begin to appear a few miles ahead of us. I lightly tapped on the shutter behind me and spoke to the girls. "Everyone there is a village just up ahead, and it is a few miles yet. What can we expect at this village?" I heard Knight-Captain Katrina clear her throat, and begin to speak. "That would be the small village of Teravale. I think it's best that we stay here for the night, and continue our journey in the morning." I heard affirmations of agreement from the other girls in the carriage and nodded my head. "Very well, let's go with that then. Just a few more minutes until we arrive then." Before long we arrived at the village gate where a couple guards were standing at attention on the wooden walkway above, and there were two guards standing to the sides of the gate. Suddenly, both guards at the gate called out to us. "Halt! You there what business do you have in Teravale? If your answer does not satisfy me, then I will be forced to prevent you from entering." I gave as friendly a smile as I could, and nodded that I understood. "I understand. I, Alyster Vancheltz, hereby declare that I am escorting Princess Juliette of this great kingdom, and her retinue!" The guards on the wall, and the guards at the gates jaws began to drop in awe, and disbelief. "Forgive me, but I must confirm this for myself. May I have permission to check the carriage?" I nodded at the guard and gestured to the door, "Go ahead and see for yourself. I understand you are doing your duty, and for this you should be proud. I am not angered easily, and am not bothered by your decision."
