The carriage continued moving slowly.
Around them, demons spoke in low voices. Some complained about the long queue. Some discussed prices. Some argued with their companions. Some tried to sell food, water, beast feed, and cheap and fake artifacts to those waiting outside the gate.
One old demon walked past the carriages while carrying a tray of dried meat.
"Fresh dread lizard meat! Good for the body! Good for the blood! Only three hell stones!"
Sonya opened one eye.
"That smells terrible."
Akaza did not even look at her.
"You eat worse things."
Sonya glared at him.
"I do not."
"You do."
Simon ignored them as usual.
The queue moved again.
A carriage ahead of them was stopped for a longer time than usual. Two guards climbed into it, and a few seconds later, shouting followed.
A demon was dragged out of the carriage with his hands chained behind his back.
