“Heave-ho! Heave-ho!”

“This is from Quasar! You have to be careful with it!”

“This is the last of ‘em!”

Endriver was just a small harbor in the past, but now it was bustling with energy and movement. In line with the development of York Town, which was located about 10 miles away, Endriver also grew in size and became more crowded than ever before.

Several streams from the central areas of the empire gathered together to form a wide river, which was about 1,500 yards (about 11 kilometers) wide. The current was slow and the water deep, allowing merchant ships and galleys to enter after crossing the inland sea. Therefore, merchants from the South and foreign countries entered the mainland through Endriver if they wanted to trade with the Pendragon Duchy and the nearby territories.

Most seafarers rested and relieved their stress in Endriver. Since the sailors needed to stay close to their ships, many shops and facilities were constructed near the harbor to suit their needs. Endriver was a perfect place to relax for a short while.

“Why don’t you have a quick meal before you leave? It must have been a long voyage.”

One man spoke cautiously. He was a part of a group that had just disembarked a small boat.

“No, it is fine. You...