September 29, year 1 of the New Calendar
The Sunfall Expedition finally ended with Lifeblood utterly eradicated.
The entire Lakeside Village was rebuilt, and a fortress rose there to keep a constant watch on Misty Lake, just in case.
The Smelting Plant's defenses were also increased nearly threefold, with room for further expansion if necessary.
Dealing with Glass Mine was somewhat more troublesome. The small portion exposed aboveground had been razed by a single strike from the Sunfire God, but vast reserves of ore remained underground.
The mine would require a great many workers. Fortunately, the countless Pilgrims arriving there and the newly born grubs within the Flame Capital provided more than enough labor.
Overall, although the Sunfall Expedition had gained less territory than the Sunrise Expedition, its achievements were no less substantial.
Besides, the complete elimination of the Flame Capital's potential enemies was something to be thankful for.
Only now was the entire Flame Capital truly explored, from the Mountain Summit to the depths underground, with no undiscovered regions left.
Ah, a unified realm. What beautiful words-the dream of every ruler.
The beginning of every great history, the first chapter of every legend.
Yet at this moment, when everyone should have been celebrating and proclaiming the news, the clan chiefs unexpectedly kept their distance.
Although the Flame Capital's residents did not understand why, that did nothing to stop them from celebrating this great achievement themselves.
At last, their nation was whole.
Poets along the streets sang of this great moment, while bugs bought fine wine and delicious food to celebrate with their families or friends.
Yet in the Upper Layer of Ashen City, Gron watched the joyful crowds below with worry clouding his eyes.
*Once again, I was powerless. All I could do was wait for the Sunfire God