Cecil Territory, inside the leader's study.
The recent population influx report was delivered to Gawain's desk. He read every number on it carefully, his expression particularly focused.
The situation was not much different from what he expected—after the arrival of the Revival Month, a new wave of immigration began, and this time, the number of refugees moving into Cecil Territory far exceeded those purchasing serfs and slaves.
The news of Cecil Territory accepting refugees had spread throughout the entire autumn and winter, now reaching every corner of the southern borders. Even the most uninformed common folk knew that the land next to the Dark Mountain Range was accepting outsiders almost unconditionally, offering them the opportunity to obtain land, houses, and free citizen status. Last year, during the entire Frost Month phase, Gawain made great efforts to advance this cause, and now, he finally saw the results.
