I accompanied Chai Rong on his journey north and witnessed firsthand the grim reality in the region. Since the…
I accompanied Chai Rong on his journey north and witnessed firsthand the grim reality in the region. Since the enemy's defeat, their deeds have only grown more disgraceful. They even drove the civilians forward as human shields to cross our borders. Later, we took in a local boy who had lived his whole life in the region, knowing nothing of the Central Plains. It has been over a decade since this land was ceded. Yet the enemy's cruelty knows no bounds—they now compel their own people to turn on each other. What crime have the children committed? What blame lies with the innocent civilians?
The Prefect has decided to shelter these displaced souls in the south, establish the Palace of Annuals, and rally noble-hearted heroes. Together, we shall prepare for the day we march north once more—to pacify the frontier, reclaim our lands, and restore our cherished homeland.