Shalyh. This was the name of the city where the eighth recruits were rescued, and a new title was finally added to the city’s name today. It was now the holy city, Shalyh. Since Kabal had been revived by Chi-Woo, Shalyh rose from a normal city to a holy territory under her governance.

Of course, the state of the city did not befit its grand name, but it was in considerably better condition than before due to the Cassiubia League’s post-war recovery efforts. A man and a girl walked out of the city’s magnificent gate, which had been completed a few days ago.

The black-haired girl slightly glanced to her side and said, “Can’t you stay for a few more days?” Judging by her black hair and black eyes, she was now Kabal instead of Balal.

“The conference is over. There’s no reason for me to stay longer,” Chi-Hyun replied in a cold tone.

“Hey, don’t be like that. Three days—no, even one or two days would be enough. What about it?”

Chi-Hyun looked down with an empty expression. “It seems you’re trying to make me stay somehow. Am I misunderstanding things?”

Kabal felt slightly flustered.

“Or is there a reason why I must stay here for a few more days?”

“That’s not the case, but…”

Chi-Hyun snorted as Kabal’s voice softened to almost a whisper and said, “When I get back and announce the results of the conference, a large number of our people will flock to this city. As soon as the temple is renovated, there will be many beings on both...