Alexios opted to stay in Edirne, shouldering the responsibility of overseeing the post-conquest transition. He was pivotal in establishing the new regime and spearheading the overhaul of infrastructure, transforming Edirne into a strategic frontier and crucial supply hub for Antonius and his loyalists.
The name 'Edirne' had faded into history, replaced prominently by 'Adrianople' inscribed on walls and signposts. Yet, the whispers of its old name would linger for years before the locals truly embraced its new identity.
