The castle itself naturally belonged to the Baron. Outside the walls lived the commoners, who could only seek refuge within the castle during enemy attacks, allowing them to hide inside. For thousands of years, the castle had been synonymous with safety for the commoners. Therefore, locations closer to the castle were more valuable, and dwellings were scattered in its vicinity. In this era, there was no such thing as city planning, so the buildings outside appeared somewhat haphazard. The town was not very large, nor was it bustling with activity like Hamlet; instead, it seemed very peaceful. The people walking on the streets, while not beaming with joy, appeared to be in normal condition. The fact that passersby didn't hastily avoid the approaching carriage spoke volumes about Baron Lawrence's good governance.
The carriage also began to slow down, and it received greetings from the people it passed.
"Good morning, Miss Margaret!"
