From Morning to Night

While he is effectively occupying the capital city of the state, there is still many cities that Arial could not be sure of their allegiance.

And Arial doubt that these city lords would just listen to him. After all they still have the backing of the kingdom. As for the closest cities to Balhae, they might not have a choice. 

Arial had decided that he would lead a few thousand men to the closest cities, to ask for their fealty.

He would be real hands-on in this matter. This is the importance of knowing the location of the cities. 

He needed that map. He looks up from the parchment and look at the door.

'Still not here?' he thought to himself. He had been writing since afternoon till almost evening. 

Unlike before, he no longer need some wine when he is doing some work in the late afternoon.

Having almost an immunity against drunkenness made drinking wine like he is drinking water.

He had no excuse to rest.