Weird.

I picked up the steaming cup of coffee, savoring its rich aroma as it enveloped me, coaxing a sense of calmness. The cafe's ambience provided a suitable backdrop for our clandestine conversation.

'Well, this is the first time I've heard this one. Any explanation on this, princess?' Blaze inquired within the recesses of my mind.

I sipped the coffee thoughtfully before responding, "There are multiple factors to consider. It's rather insane from Alver's perspective."

Viceburg, in brief, was a city located on the border of Elishia Forest and Hestia Empire. Its history was marred by neglect and war, and it became a hub of criminal activity. After the second war, the city had been largely abandoned and subsequently claimed by Elishia Forest, which, like its predecessor, neglected the city after the war had concluded, primarily due to the looming threat of demonic forces.