In the distant reaches of the river domain, the operations of the OLVE New Alliance had effectively ceased, causing the once-organized small leaders to scatter. Refugees in various shelters were now deprived of basic necessities, forcing them back to the streets to beg or resort to theft. The security environment around Laoya Wharf and its neighboring towns deteriorated as a result. Local sheriffs once again sent urgent letters to the Lawrence City-State. The newly elected chief of the Southern Cheeno tribe repeatedly violated the borders, driving away traders and planters, and even seized part of the river domain's land, disregarding the peace treaty signed by his predecessor. Liam, training soldiers in the barracks, received a messenger's urgent letter, causing him to furrow his brow i

