The next morning, a carriage entered Westania, and from it emerged a person. He was the envoy from the Council of Elders who was tasked with appointing Machias as the mayor of Westania.

"Welcome, welcome! You must be tired after your journey. Please, come to the mayor’s residence and have a rest," Adrian greeted warmly.

"No need, just proceed with the appointment. Once it's done, I'll be on my way," the envoy replied.

Adrian and the others nodded. They understood that the envoy had other m