Chatting idly, Eliel suddenly asked out of curiosity.
"Almost," Colin nodded affirmatively.
Carefully counting the days, the Alus Association should have concluded by now.
"Then, having just returned from the Southern Sea Domain, have you heard any news about the frontline war?" Eliel pressed on with her inquiry.
These past few days, the hottest topic in Merredith City had undoubtedly been about the war at the forefront.
Whether it was the common folk on the streets or the apprentices like themselves, discussions invariably touched upon it.
"I've heard some," Colin answered.
"Is it true that we're going to continue withdrawing from the Soah Islands?" she asked.
"Continue to withdraw?" Colin's steps faltered slightly, "I haven't heard that news."
"They say although the Soah Islands were defended, several councilmen died... Councilman Nois seemed to be targeted deliberately, sustaining severe injuries," Eliel relayed.
