“Gold?”
“Yes. Do you not know? All the men are asked to work there and they are not permitted to come home unless they’ve collected a certain amount of gold.” There was sadness in the woman’s voice as she talks about her husband at the same time she can feel the longing from her.
“When was the last time you’ve seen your husband?” Amara asked.
“Three days ago and at the time he looks so skinny and sickly. His body had bruises and wounds all over. According to the Village Captain, even without reaching the required amount of gold, all married men have the chance to go home but only if they paid the taxes in full.” The woman answered and it was seconded by the woman selling vegetables beside her. “That’s the reason why we are trying our best to help our husbands.”
“But you too should be
