As time passed, more people passed by the monument honoring those killed in the war, saying their goodbyes, praying for a better future, or just enjoying the scenery.
But while that place remained relatively quiet, peaceful as a funeral should be, visitors were slowly beginning to arrive in Dry City.
With the regional pacification and independence of the Black Plain, the regional organizations were slowly trying to return to their states of normalcy. But after so many recent challenges, regaining control of some areas or even expanding their territories had become more accessible than ever.
Because of this relatively quiet start to regional recovery, Minos' allied powers in the war were comfortable enough to send high-level representatives to Dry City.
As allies of young Stuart, they naturally knew about the local agenda, the independence ceremony scheduled to take place seven days after today.
