Over the past few days, the weather had suddenly turned scorching again, the blazing sun hanging in the sky like fire.
This was the last spell of heat in autumn.
On the broad streets of the Aisk Kingdom's Royal Capital, neat stone slabs lay paved across the ground, shimmering with dazzling glare beneath the sun.
The smooth stones seemed as though they would melt beneath the sun's baking heat. One casual step upon them would stir up a wave of searing air.
Because the weather had been so unbearably hot lately, there were not many pedestrians on the streets at this time.
Unless they absolutely had to go out, people would rather hide somewhere cool, enjoy the rare breeze, and wait for the autumn tiger to pass.
The only ones able to venture out at such a time were carriages with their curtains lightly drawn. These were mostly specially made carriages for nobles; their unique materials not only blocked the sunlight, but also effectively kept the hot air from entering.
Quite a few nobles who knew how to enjoy themselves even kept small basins of ice in their carriage cabins. These luxuries ensured that those inside would not feel the slightest stuffiness as the carriages traveled.
The carriage drivers were all highly skilled. As those carriages occasionally passed through the streets, they often stirred up gusts of cool wind, becoming something of a sight upon the road.
The most famous noble district in the Aisk Kingdom's Royal Capital was undoubtedly the inner city.
At its very center were the streets where the Aisk Kingdom's king resided—the location of the Royal Palace.
On this day, the businesses of shops in other districts had all been affected to some extent, yet the shops near the Royal Palace remained bustling, crowded with customers.