After the victory at Moonwater City, Princess Tavier successfully repelled Heylan forces from several more provinces, completely putting Goldspink on the winning side.
The leaders of these provinces all believed that a total triumph was soon, so they instead set their eyes on another problem at hand—the refugees.
Following Conera's example, Waterford also began to encourage refugees to make a living by themselves. During work time, they were free to work in the city as long as they carried the required permissions. At night, they would be arranged at the refugee camps outside the city.
Such a life wasn't really enjoyable. But at least the refugees were glad that they had a proper way to survive.
Daruk was one of the many hapless homeless trying to earn a living, but apart from himself, he also had to take care of his grandfather.