Night had fallen, and the temporary base for the Aster Empire had already been completed. The base stood beside the Cerdian Kingdom's encampment, turning the area into a place where more than a million troops settled for the night.
The troops from the two nations interacted with one another, exchanging stories around the campfires while carrying out their guard duties. The atmosphere was amicable, and it naturally brought the two forces closer together.
For the troops of the Aster Empire, those who did not mingle with the others chose to stay in their tents and focus on their own activities. Many spent their time cultivating using the resources they had brought with them or received from Aldrian.
