After a year and a half, Sein found himself back in Grantt Territory.2

The visit was intended to be brief, as Sein’s experiment focusing on the Verdant Flame Body Tempering technique had reached a crucial phase.1

The Grantt Territory had seen expansion from its original borders.0

This was a development supported by many nobles in the Lysian Alliance. With House Grantt’s recent surge in influence, an increase in both territory and stature was deemed appropriate.0

Sein, being a Rank One mage, understood the dynamics behind such territorial adjustments.0

Lesser nobles often relinquished parts of their lands to more formidable houses,...0