When Raine returned to Rapids Castle, he found the entire Royal Palace already decked out in lights and decorations. Hundreds of maids were coming and going, arms full of flowers, assorted fruits, and food, busy arranging everything.
In the palace garden, more than a hundred male servants were leveling the ground, clearing away damaged statues and fountains, and replanting flowers.
"Nominally it's about the alliance between the Mountain Dwarf Kingdom and the Soladin Kingdom and welcoming Princess Dongni's visit, but in truth, it's to celebrate the slaying of the Giant-eyed Tyrant 'Hillarack'."
Noticing the curiosity in Raine's eyes, Leonore softly explained from beside him.
"Mm, but why isn't the alliance being kept secret?" Raine still couldn't quite understand.
After all, this operation had been relatively covert. If they didn't publicize it, the fact that the two Kingdoms had formed an alliance could still be concealed for a while.
"Morale."
"Morale?"
