A month had nearly passed since the battle at White River City.
During this time, Solomon had been busy recruiting new allies. At first, only fallen nobles or minor lords came to Lion Heart Castle, hoping to try their luck.
However, as Solomon sent two giant dragons south to aid the Elves in defeating the Forest Dukes, anyone with clear eyes could see that the Red Lion Empire's days were numbered.
The lords of Red Plain had just suffered a devastating defeat and were no longer a threat, with New Land being the first to be ravaged by the Wing Clan's formidable army, nearly annihilating the powerful Drummond family, leaving the remaining lords terrified.
Golden Valley was embroiled in a fierce battle with the Dwarves, while the Panglos family of Elk Valley, just like nine hundred years ago, remained observers.
Back then, they supported the Lankayat family against Alessandro but quickly bowed to the Vespasian family when the situation soured.
