Their departure from the capital wasn't a quiet one at all.
It seems tradition dictates that the people, as well, say their goodbyes to the saintess.
Now their entourage has become a parade through the capital, with hundreds of people lining the streets in joyous celebration to bid the saintess farewell.
This also serves as the official introduction of this generation's heroes to the people, and just like they were clamoring for the saintess, the heroes in the lead were also being celebrated.
However, Zorat noted that beneath this projected celebration and happiness, the real state of the kingdom was not being reflected.
Most of the happy citizens in front, throwing flowers and celebrating, were from the more comfortable households, those with high to mid-level income with several sources to fall back on in these hard times.
