502 Above Federal City (1/2)

The tale of dragons fighting on the Reinolt border and the imprisonment of King Leodoro was international news but it couldn't compare to the end result of the Maldor-Aazoon War. Three dragons had been killed, not two. A god was killed and fell from the sky, stunning the soldiers below. And an entire capital city had vanished from the map, along with nearly all of Aazoon's population.

Many felt that though Maldor technically won the war they didn't win any benefit from it. All they received was a frozen wasteland and a few empty cities. They weren't able to loot Frostburn City or its royal palace. The entire travel system across the tundra had disappeared along with the populace. It was a very hollow victory, indeed.

When news of Frostburn City appearing in Trodar reached the rest of the world, connecting the dots was simple. Everyone learned that the rising Trodar had gotten involved and transported an entire city, along with its population that was thriving with trade beside Gilga.

Trodar was becoming more and more attractive to the rest of the world. In a time where war was starting to break out with unbelievably strong experts revealing themselves, Trodar seemed to offer the most solace for those seeking peace.

Federal City was once regarded as the safest city as well as the greatest of all cities. The once megacity was only a shell of what it once was, though.

Many businesses had left elsewhere, most of which had Gilga in mind. Losing the three auction houses and the other larger businesses to the syndicate raid was a heavy blow to the city's economy.

The only saving grace was the presence of the Adventurers Association. They remained loyal to Federal City and even paid for the reconstruction of the city. Buildings had been rebuilt or replaced but they couldn't rebuild the atmosphere Federal City once had. That was long gone, especially after the confirmation of gods living within Trodar.

Nowadays, most Federal City residents were torn as to what they should do. Should they tough it out and wait for Federal City to regain its international fame? Could they last that long?

Some larger businesses did expand to start farms outside the city, but that would also take time. It wasn't a way to immediately fix the situation. And if a business went under before their crops finished, it was all over.

With the remaining residents split on whether they should tough it out or leave for greener pastures, Federal City was gradually growing into an uncertain economy.

But, while the sun was at its highest, a humongous pillar of light fell upon the city. All the city walls were encompassed in that holy light. This lasted for half an hour, giving all citizens time to come outside and experience the unusual warmth seep into their bodies and hearts. It was comfortable, the most comfortable feeling they had felt in a long time.