Daluk

Ever since Princess Shannon won her first battle in Sea Moon City, she had gone on to conquer several provinces in succession, each campaign ending in victory.

Golden Finch's disadvantage against Hailan had been overturned in an instant.

These positive developments gave the leaders of the various provinces hope. They felt that they would surely reclaim their lost lands and that victory was in sight. Thus, once the threat of foreign enemies had diminished, every province began focusing on resolving its internal troubles—the refugee problem.

Among them, Waterford's approach to resolving the refugee issue leaned more toward Conia's method.

They encouraged the refugees to solve their own problems.

During the day, registered refugees could enter the city to work. At night, they would rest together in the resettlement area outside the city.

Running back and forth like this every day was exhausting. But at least most refugees now had something to look forward to.

Daluk was one of these refugees, though he was somewhat different. He not only had to support himself, but also his grandfather.

During their flight from disaster, refugees rarely spared thought for the elderly. Many who were somewhat advanced in years were either eliminated midway by failing strength, or simply stayed behind in their original villages so as not to burden their families. Thus, elderly people were rarely seen in the refugee camps.

Daluk's grandfather was an exception. Though he was already over seventy, he had traveled nearly a thousand miles from the neighboring fallen province to Waterford, all thanks to Daluk's care.

The grandfather and grandson depended on each other for survival. They had only just endured the hardest days, and Daluk was now able to enter the city during the day to work and improve their lives. But just then, a bolt from the