Fifty guards, all elite warriors, were stationed there, overseen by a Domain Level powerhouse.
This outpost at the mouth of the valley alone was a testament to the might of the Giant City-State.
Wuba was clearly an old acquaintance of theirs. He stepped forward, tilted his head back, and boomed with laughter.
"Brother Barto! It's me, Wuba! Here for the market!"
The Giant leader, who was called Barto, recognized the newcomer, and his stern expression immediately melted into a warm smile.
"Haha, Brother Wuba! Your tribe is early this time. Who are the two new faces behind you? They're quite the size."
His gaze fell upon Raylo and Kado.
"Oh, these are kin we met on the road, Carlo and Kado. They're wanderers. I figured I'd bring them to the city-state to let them see the sights and find out if any tribe is willing to take them in."
Ug jumped in to answer, anxious not to neglect his new friends.
