After the boring talk, even more, boring talk came. Splitting up the territories wouldn't be enough since many states had issues to solve with the Toles, Neles, and Kriesal state after their recent actions. As such, Jean proposed an alliance between them. Commercial and military, they would be able to freely trade between them, and if something happens, they will raise arms and help each other.
Once everything was announced to the population, most people thought that it was just a bunch of lies. When shits hit the fan, the weaker ones paid the price for it. That was true even in that world. However, the leaders of the states didn't have time to worry about convincing the population of their sincerity. Time will do that for them.
"We are going to walk around a bit with Aura and Rosalie. What are you going to do, Billy?" Kate asked.
"I am going to rest," Billy replied.
"Even though there is a dungeon here? How weird…" Kate said.