Souta sat before a grave, the final resting place of Yenxa, one of his trusted subordinates. Alongside Yenxa, the fallen members of Astros rested in this sacred ground, a testament to their sacrifice in battle.
A figure approached Souta, breaking his reverie. "My Lord, someone wishes to meet you," they informed him.
Souta turned, curiosity evident in his expression. "Who?" he inquired.
"The Head of the Shimpan Family. They said an emissary from the Palleo Kingdom in the Obsidian Desert is here," came the response, delivered with respectful deference.
"The Obsidian Desert?" Souta's eyebrows lifted in surprise. He knew of the vast desert adjacent to the Hall Plains.
Rising to his feet, Souta made his decision. "Very well. I will receive them. Arrange the meeting," he instructed.
With a bow, the messenger departed, leaving Souta to contemplate the implications of this unexpected encounter.
