As September came around, the weather in the mountains cooled a bit, though there were still occasional bursts of autumn heat.
The Holy Alliance these days was downright bustling.
Not only were the ry Court Barracks inns packed to the brim, but even Joan of Arc Castle and Hot Spring Castle were fully booked, letting the lodging business owners make a killing.
The streets were filled with large numbers of out-of-town travelers, eagerly buying the Holy Alliance's local specialty products.
Those who liked theater went to the playhouses to watch Holy Alliance–exclusive plays that were banned in the Empire.
Those who liked sports went to the outskirts to watch Holy Alliance football, or to evening cage-fighting in the octagon, with a chance to see an Elder get refreshed.
And not outside the arena, but inside it.
After the expo announcement was released, during one month of July, over ten thousand travelers from nearby regions rushed in.
