Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the Kingsbridge region, a peddler stirred awake at dawn from his bed and began his usual morning routine. He slung his large rucksack over his shoulder and set out of the house to travel through the harsh terrain of the mountain ranges until he finally reached the Queens region.
After greeting the familiar faces of neighbors and picking up some Reborn soap and shampoo—products that were in high demand across the region—to resell in the other cities, a hustle that provided him a steady source of income.
Usually, he could travel straight on the road northwards, going directly to the mountain rangers. But this time, the peddler took a detour and went towards the South of the City, into the forest, hoping to find precious herbs and vegetation.
However, the moment he stepped out of the City walls, the peddler noticed something strange.
