The wheels rolled over the road as the carriage entered Shaya, passing through gate after gate, heading towards the city center.
Along the way, Richard observed the current scene of Shaya through the carriage window, noticing some subtle changes compared to over three years ago.
Speaking of which, more than three years ago when he observed Shaya, it was just after the war between the Soma Alliance and the Sika Kingdom had ended. Although the Soma Alliance won the war, its national strength was greatly depleted, causing the living standards of civilians to plummet, and the heavy taxes led to many shops in the city closing down.
And now, compared to more than three years ago, it seems like things haven't improved much. On the contrary, it seems to have gotten worse.
