Since someone could help take care of the cat, Shard didn't need to rush home, so there was less sense of urgency in the evening's action.
As usual, he passed through the Dragon Nest and then entered the city from the Saint George Stone Bridge. By the time he reached the South City Dock Area, the brilliant sunset had already brightened the moored ships and pier on the sea's surface. The shimmering waves made the dock's night view even more stunning, whereas the city, perpetually shrouded in clouds, looked much gloomier than the area near the dock.
The ship from the New World, carrying the forbidden herbs, had already reached the Moon Bay Waters, but hadn't docked yet. As for Freeman Hawthorne and his group, they were currently waiting in a tavern in the dock area for the ship to arrive.
