Inlander

Timocracy

Not felt, Jim and Jill have set foot in the last town to the east, they spent five days riding to get there.

Eastend Town is the last town east of the territory of the Gatelain nation. To get to Eastend Town you have to go through a mountain slope. because it's the fastest route from the city of Byre

Before the formation of the United of Regia, Gatelain was a country formed from an association of several small cities. it happened 500 years ago. Formerly the Gatelain leaders were elected from several tribal chiefs. they fought each other in search of the strongest. Who is the strongest, he is the one who leads

But that was then, about 100 years ago, the elected leader of the Gatelain nation was the Chieftain of Byre. his name was Bernev Edou, in the reign of Bernev, he made the Gatelain guard force unit and appointed the chieftains as captains of each town. He made Byre Town the capital of the Gatelain Nation. and he holds the title himself general of the Gatelain Nation. indeed Bernev deserves to be called by the Gatelain Nation people as Bernev 'the great general'. He made a rule that whoever led the Gatelain Nation was subsequently selected from among the strongest captains. and that rule is still in effect today. you could say, now the Gatelain Nation adheres to a timocratic government system

it's now 725, The current leader of the Gatelain Nation is General Hoderven Edou, he used to be the Captain of Byre Town and also the grandson of Bernev. Since the formation of the United of Regia, all the leaders and families of each nation who joined now live in Centrical City.

The birds began to fly to the nest. the sky begins to turn red, Jim and Jill began to watch Eastend Town from a distance. the city was not big, but it was very busy because it was a must-stop for merchants from outside Gatelain.

Jim smiled as he saw Eastend Town from a distance. then he spoke to Jill in a slightly loud voice

"Slow down your horse Jill, we're finally almost in Eastend Town "

then Jill slowed down the horse too.

Jim also briefly recalled his memories with the town. then he muttered

"it's been a long time since I visited here, the trees are still the same "

They continued their journey until they came to the gate. seen many people passing by in front of the gate, but more dominant people who want to enter the town than out of town

Since the Neiter Nation's Assault on Gorgon harbour, the city guard is tighter than ever. because it's not a rumour anymore. and not to forget, news of the recent tragedy that occurred in Byre Town also spread in Eastend Town.

Jim and Jill were queuing at the gate of Eastend Town. they got off the horse and led them. Arriving at Jim and Jill at the inspection, the gatekeeper was seen smiling at Jim. because Jim was wearing a typical Gatelain troop uniform.

The gatekeeper crossed his right hand to his chest and bowed slightly then said "Good afternoon sir, welcome. Can you explain your identity and your purpose first?"

Jim also crossed his right hand over his chest and bowed slightly and honestly answered

"I'm Jim Slavn, and next to me is my sister Jill Slavn, we intend to go to Centrical City "

Suddenly the guard's eyes bulged, and he was shocked. then he asked again

"Are you Jim Slavn from Gorgon Harbour?"

Jim was amazed, because how could this guard know that Jim was from the Gorgon, then Jim answered

"Yes, right"

curiously, the gatekeeper asked again

"Then is it true that Byre Town's troops can beat back the Neiter nation's troops?"

hearing the question, Jim said

"That's right, we managed to repel the attacks from the Neither nation"

Hearing Jim's words, the guard seemed to have confirmed his curiosity, his expression now changed drastically like meeting someone he admired. not even there, the gatekeeper suddenly shouted

"O, everyone!! Come over here!!" while pointing a finger at Jim, he continued shouted, "this person is Jim Slavn, the flying monster slayer!!"

Upon hearing the gatekeeper's shouted, everyone there was excited, and they flocked to Jim as if they saw a hero

the crowds were excited, some were whispering to one another, some were cheering

"is that you? "

"you're great"

"the hero of Byre Town!"

"How did you kill them? "

"..."

"..."

Jim was confused at the crowd of people, he didn't know what else to say. From a distance, there is a beautiful, strong girl with long black hair wearing a typical Gatelain uniform. She felt sorry to see Jim being surrounded by so many people, so She shouted out loud

"calm down all of you !!"

Hearing that person's loud voice, the people became quiet and calm again. the girl slowly walked over and headed toward Jim. Those who were blocking the woman's way suddenly opened his way so that she could pass.

The woman has been close to Jim, without permission She just dragged Jim's hand out of the crowd, Jim also spontaneously grabbed Jill's hand. this woman pulled Jim into a rather quiet place.

Information about the Neiter Nation's attack on Byre Town and about the success of Byre Town's troops in repelling the Neither nation's troops had reached the ears of each of the residents of Eastend Town.

Not left behind is also information about the tragedy of the deaths of half the residents of Byre Town and information about Jim Slavn who had slaughtered flying monsters alone.

no wonder the residents of Eastend Town were so excited.

Arriving at a quiet place, the atmosphere was very awkward. inside, Jim muttered

"It seems that this woman's face is familiar to me, but who is she?"

Jim also occasionally saw the woman's face and tried to remember, tired of waiting for Jim's memory to return, the woman started the conversation

"Don't you remember me, Jim?"

Heard the voice that came out of the woman, then Jim's facial expression changed and he had already remembered it, he answered

"How could I forget this voice, you Gristie right?"

Gristie Eldeniess is Jim's friend from troop training. What was distinctive about her was her small but very firm voice, everyone who knew her would remember that. Gristle beautiful, she has long, dark brown hair. he is almost the same age as Jim, only he is one year older than Jim, which is 26 years old. He is about 172 cm tall

"Why did you remember only after hearing my voice, huh? " Gristie clenched his hands and answered in a slightly irritated tone

"hahaha, I'm sorry, isn't that your thing?"

Jim teases Gristie

"You're still like Jim, then who is with you? Is it your girlfriend?" Gristie asked curiously

heard the conversation, Jill answered while directing the hand

"oh, my name is Jill Slavn, I'm His sister"

Gristie blushed and she shook Jill's hand as she said "oh I'm sorry, I thought you were Jim's girlfriend, my name is Gristie Eldeneiss, I was Jim's friend while in troop training "

After the two of them became acquainted, Jim interrupted their conversation

"hey Gristie, can you find me a place to stay and a restaurant here?"

"Oh sure, it's not good we chat here, I know a suitable place, follow me " answered Gristie

Finally, They followed Gristie to a nearby restaurant.