Three days later, the people of Bunta City woke early to find that their city seemed somewhat different from usual.
The most obvious change was the large number of fully armed City Guard soldiers on the streets. Two stood at every other intersection, keeping watch over almost every street in Bunta City.
A closer look revealed that all the streets and alleys seemed exceptionally clean and tidy that day.
The little stalls that usually dotted the roadsides had vanished completely, as though someone had suddenly erased them.
The shops along the streets had not put any goods outside for sale as they usually did. Everything had been brought inside and arranged neatly, without a trace of clutter.
Even the ground, which was usually somewhat dirty, had been swept so thoroughly that some of the smooth patches could reflect a person's silhouette.
At first, people were surprised, but then they immediately understood.
Three days earlier, the Bunta Daily had already reported the major event taking place that day-Bunta City was getting a new city lord!
Count Samo had been appointed Bunta City Mayor when the current king ascended the throne, fifteen years ago.
Over such a long time, everyone in Bunta City had grown accustomed to his presence.
For the vast majority of Bunta City's residents, any mention of the city lord could only mean Count Samo. Many had even forgotten his actual name; all they needed to know was that he was their city lord.
After growing accustomed to him for so long, the people of Bunta City felt wistful and uneasy when they learned that they would suddenly be getting a new city lord.
Throughout his fifteen years as city lord of Bunta City, Count Samo had always been conscientious in his duties.
Although Bunta City's own circumstances had