Book 15: Chapter 33
Troy City’s Imperial Palace had been left barren for a very long time. Basically, nobody lived there for months. However, it maintained operations as per usual. After all, after what happened last time, where King Troy Galadriel Rosvenor furtively returned out of the blue, everybody assumed that he would definitely be furious if he came back to see his imperial palace abandoned.
Originally, a statue of Elizabeth and Vyvyan was erected at the front of the palace. However, the statue at the plaza had been torn down. A new statue had yet to be erected, leaving the plaza empty. Technically, the plaza was empty before, as well; but nonetheless, it was difficult to get used to seeing it barren when the statues that were there were torn down. It was such an odd feeling that people lamented why there was nothing there anymore.
As a new city, Troy City had reached a phase of steady development. The flowers that covered the entire outside of the city were the source of the city’s wealth. Troy’s initial plan had some problems. Troy City wasn’t a city that wasn’t unrelated to all three parties; it was a city that was related to all three parties. It was the only city where humans and elves cohabitated. Additionally, a fair number of second generation children in Troy City were actually hybrids between humans and elves. The elves, who were driven out of their homeland, weren’t belittled or despised at Troy City. Humanity needed them to earn money, after all. Moreover, they were legitimate citizens of Troy City. In other words, they were of the same status as humans.
People from the North didn’t have any animosity for elves, while the elves never killed their family members, either. None of them ever entered the military to bring up the matter with the elves, either. As a result, they really liked these species that were different to themselves. The elves were also very grateful to the citizens of Troy City for accepting them. That was why the citizens of both races managed to get along in harmony. Eventually, elven goods had begun to appear in stores.
The city was also essentially Troy’s first bastion. Lots of policies he personally devised were left behind; therefore, the operating system was very similar to the current system employed in the North.
At present, forming an alliance between humanity, elves and the North at Troy city would be comparable to a hand and glove designed for each other. If you wanted to see how the most ideal vision of the three races united looked, Troy City was the perfect exemplar. It was incorrect to say that Troy City unconnected to all three monarchs, for the truth was that all three left their footprints there. That was why all three parties could accept it. Troy City was a wealthy city. The elven dye opened up a good number of new business trades, allowing Troy City to develop into a lively and dynamic city. Although humanity’s lands there were poor, the city flourished. The city was a very successful business-oriented city.
Today was meant to be a typical day at Troy. However, when the people got up and went to the streets, they noticed there was something different. Soldiers in white had occupied the streets. The soldiers were lined up in one straight line on both sides of the road. The denizens of Troy City had no idea what happened, but they soon realised that the soldiers were their lord, Troy’s Guard Unit. They came to the conclusion based on the fact that only Troy’s Guard Unit would have the flag of Troy City. The flag fluttered in the winds every day at Troy City. The people cheerfully gathered onto the street and watched anticipation. The guards cleared out the centre of the street and maintained order.
I looked at Troy City, which was in front of me. From atop the White Deer King, I remarked, “Honestly, I’m not too fond of these sorts of situations.”
Riding on a horse at my side, Freya responded with a smile, “There would be no need for it if you brought your family here for some fun. But did you hear what I previously said? Or have I not said it? It is only natural that a King’s lifestyle is more extravagant. The extravagances and luxuries are not for you to enjoy, though. Instead, they are for others to admire. Your extravagance is your pride and dignity as a King. Nobody will have respect for someone in rags. What you are currently doing is for humanity and elves to witness. Only by showing that you, too, possess a majestic aura and power, will elves and humans take us seriously. We can be considered a new government established in the North. If we do not show off our greatness, how would they have respect for us? This is actually one of the benefits Troy City offers you. I am referring to the fact that your military can enter.”