From Fertile Forestland to the Valley Corridor, from Boulder City to Thorinburg, from the Gorgon River to the mountain passes at the entrance to the Eastern Territory, lands once scorched by war and frozen through an entire winter were rapidly recovering.
Warm winds blowing from the Southern Region swept across the vast plains of the Sorin Region, swaying the green shoots in the fields and stirring the flags flying atop Thorinburg's walls. The blue-and-gold Cecil emblem upon them rose and fell in the wind.
A young officer in a black-and-blue coat walked briskly along the semi-open connecting corridor spanning the city wall and fortress. He passed through the recently repaired passageway, through the brand-new archway of the main keep, through the inner fortress gallery with its two hundred and thirty-four years of history, and finally knocked lightly on the wooden door of the Construction Corps command office.
After receiving a response, the young officer pushed the door open and entered.
Margarita, dressed in a knight's everyday uniform with her hair tied in a neat ponytail, sat behind her desk. She looked up at the subordinate before her. "What is it?"
"Yes, Commander." The young officer gave a crisp military salute and said meticulously, "Messages have arrived from Boulder City, Red Maple City, and Fertile Forestland. The Magic Net Hub installations required for the second phase have all been successfully activated. The main network backbone for the eastern plains has now taken shape."
Margarita nodded. "How is the Sorin Main Hub doing?"
"The Sorin Main Hub is operating well, and all data matches expectations. Lady Beltira has also provided a highly detailed observation report on the central Crystal Array. The report has been approved by the expert team, and the relevant materials will be submitted to you once they have been