Meanwhile, thousands of miles from the capital of the Aetherland Kingdom, Gedalia, the Snowfield Province of the Protos Empire was enjoying the same bright afternoon.
Its city walls had withstood the ravages of time and still stood tall, embodying Qinsidun City's profound history. A group of people was slowly making its way along the road atop the walls.
At the very front and center of the procession, a man in a suit stood with his hands behind his back. Sunlight shone upon him, casting a golden radiance over his figure.
His thoughts were deep and vast. He often gazed into the distance as he walked with steady, vigorous steps, as though he were feeling the pulse of the earth.
A number of city-state lords followed at his sides. Although some of them had once been authorities in their respective territories, at that moment, they were all exceptionally respectful before the Governor.
"High-quality development is the primary task in comprehensively building our Snowfield Province."
Lanchi was conducting intensive local inspections and investigations, making a series of important arrangements.
The subordinates around him respectfully nodded. Their gazes remained fixed on Lanchi's shoulder or back, always ready to receive his questions or instructions.
At times, they would lower their heads slightly to reflect on themselves, or avoid even the corner of their leader's eye.
At noon two hours earlier, the Governor had already held a brief meeting with these lords at Qinsidun City's City Hall. In the Conference Room, Lanchi had listened in detail to their work reports and offered a series of valuable opinions.
He first affirmed the work done in the Snowfield Province over the past year, stating that it was the result of everyone's diligent efforts. He then elaborated on the Snowfield Province's strategic position within the Protos Empire and