Book 9: Chapter 24
Spring has walked in on the continent…
That was how it was supposed to go.
Troy City, which was situated northward, had entered its spring harvesting season, as well, which meant that spring was upon the entire continent. Socina, however, was still showing signs of winter. The closer I got to Socina, the more it felt as if I was heading to the past, as in I was returning to winter – which I had already gone through.
To be fair, it’s not correct for me to say that the situation here is similar to returning to winter, but rather that this place is in this state this all year round. Even if the sun was out, you wouldn’t feel a ray of warmth here. You’ll see bright snowflakes that come from mountains from far away.
The people wore thick hats and wrapped themselves up with their fur clothing as they swiftly walked through the streets with their heads down. It would be better to describe Socina City as an area as large as one section of the Imperial Capital as opposed to calling it a city. I looked at the city ahead of me while sitting atop my horse. There was already a cavalry escort waiting at the entrance of the city.
‘It appears to be the team here to meet us.’
Philes pat me on my shoulder, “Let us go, Your Majesty.”
I touched the furry collar next to me and replied, “Uhm… However, it looks as though Socina’s cold climate isn’t just your average cold climate.”
“Yes. Your Majesty, we should make our winter uniforms thicker when we return… It is really cold here in these clothes.”