The Demon King's Paladin Part 1 Vol 2.

Chapter 223. Entering Zana

" Yay! We're next!"

Ellie cheered as the carriage we were all in moved past the giant gates that have gotten closer and closer after the last few hours of waiting in traffic. Once Max Sark was healed up, we gave our introductions and farewells and headed back to our carriages. Since the snowfall had started to pick up as time went on, we felt it was best to forget about the pleasantries and wait for another time. Lord Sark did say something about inviting me for dinner sometime, but who knows.

" I wonder what the inside of Zana looks like?"

" I hear that there's a lot of livestock around. So, I'd expect a lot of chickens, pigs and horses, Wendy."

" Oh, I wonder if we'll see any dogs and cats?"

Ellie and Wendy started talking about what they hoped to see in this new town. It'd be nice if we could sightsee before we have to attend the party. Now that I think about it, the winter solstice is in 3 days... Maybe I will fit that into the schedule? I guess it'll be up to Sarah and Anna if they're okay with doing that? I guess I should ask around now.

" Darling, after we arrive at our living quarters, how about we go sightseeing around town?"

Anna beat me to the question. She looked at me with her dark green eyes glowing in anticipation to my answer, I almost wanted to laugh since she did the work for me.

" I was about to ask that myself. I'm all for it, how about you, Sarah?"

I turn to see a jovial smile on Sarah's face as her eyes glistened in amusement at my question. She then looked over at the 2 temporary maids for this trip and began to speak.

" Well, I guess we can, and because Anna and I both are going to head out, our personal maids for the trip will have to go with us as well. Prepare yourselves, Ellie, Wendy."

" Yes!"

Ellie and Wendy smiled brightly as they responded to Sarah's words. After she spoke, Sarah turned and winked at Anna and me. We enjoyed the moment together. I think this is what it'll feel like once we have kids of our own. To be honest, if that is the case, I think the future's definitely something I'm looking forward to.

/Knock! Knock!/

And then a loud knocking disturbed the happy atmosphere that was present in the carriage. The knocking came from the window next to Anna. I turned to see a pair of dark blue eyes in a helmet staring at me. I opened the window and the person in the helmet began to speak.

" We'd like your papers that confirm your identities, Marquess Matthew Drake."

" Ah, I see. One moment please."

The man's gravelly voice filled the carriage and to answer his request I turned to Sarah who held all of the important things for this trip in her Mana Storage.

" Here you are."

With those words, Sarah handed the identification papers to me, I then passed them to the guard since Anna had moved to the seat with Wendy and Ellie since she didn't want to be stuck in the middle between me and the guard. Now that I think about it, we should've switched seats since we were so close to the city. I mean, we'd need to go through customs regardless. Anyways, I handed the man the papers and he returned not long after and wished us well and told us to travel to the building called "Sissi's". That was our designated lodging for the time we were here. With that, we did as we were told.

" Hm, it's just gray buildings..."

" The people don't really look that happy either. Wouldn't you be excited when a bunch of guests visit? I mean, isn't this birthday celebration supposed to be like a festival?"