The Southern Country is obsessed with life after death. Since they are seasonally hit with tornadoes and high-speed winds, destruction is a common occurrence. On top of that, when autumn hits, everything dies a bit faster compared to the other countries. However, they welcome it as they use it as a way to improve and adapt to the situation.
The Kingdom of Kindred is the farthest kingdom from the Northern Country, so it took a lot longer for news of the snow's disappearance in the North to reach the king's ear. The king, who is the Autumn Vessel, was curious to know how the North is going to handle the life after death in the country, so he sent several groups of teenagers to gather information on the Northern Country and its leader.
"So you four aren't the only ones from the Southern Country in my kingdom?" I ask as the maids clear off the table in order to bring out the dessert.