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Zarha listened to the soldier in silence, replying with a simple, respectful nod. Considering the comments she happened to hear through the port about other people waiting their permits, she was under the impression it would take quite a bit more, so the news that the soldier was indeed approaching her to deliver her entry permit was indeed very good news. 

With that said, she couldn't help but feel a bit surprised when the soldier mentioned the so called 'curse' that plagued Siliach monarchs. Zarha had heard about it before, mere rumors from trading caravans, but she only dismissed it as being just superstition. Knowing that even the soldiers seemed to treat such 'curse' with the utmost seriousness was quite... strange. To be fair, treating it 'seriously' didn't truly put justice to what the soldier informed her. They treated it so seriously, going as far as notifying her that just interacting with the royal convoy could be punishable by death.

[color=f6cba0]"Worry not, I do not plan on walking. If I do happen to spot the royal convoy, I will be sure to keep my distance."[/color] Zahra said, acquiescing after hearing the soldier.

Surprisingly enough, the soldier also warned Zarha about possible criminal activity inside Siliach, advising her to keep an eye on her belongings. Considering how closed Siliach was to the rest of the world, she did expect them to downplay any internal issues they could have. His honesty was definitely appreciated. Before she could reply to him though, the soldier was called by two other guards in order to assist in breaking up a conflict between two ylva merchants. While she was grateful for both the warning and the offer for an escort, Zarha found it hard that any criminal activity could be nearly as bad as what she had to deal in Verja. Besides... Zarha herself was by far a terrible target for any thief or bandit, considering how little she carried with her.

With one final nod to the soldier, who was now hastily going towards the ylva merchants, Zarha began making her way to the gates of Siliach, now finally open to her. 


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