While Shenghai Kingdom was going through a period of significant development, the Divine Flame Empire began stirring up trouble along the border, just as Shaliya had predicted. First, public opinion turned against the old nobility.
Even many sentiments began to be steered toward the new nobles, but unfortunately, the effects were minimal.
After all, a large portion of these new nobles were the lords of the territories, deliberately set as an example by Du You from the start. They were Du You's unwavering loyalists. Not only would they willingly take a hit on their interests, but they would also willingly give their lives.
Seeing little effect, the Divine Flame Empire began to secretly contact those old nobles, and as a result, a variety of subtle actions at the border ensued.
Because of these affairs, Shaliya couldn't stay by Du You's side all the time and had to return to the royal city now and then to direct operations.
