The Second Arrival

Time, like a stone rolling down from the top of a mountain, moved forward relentlessly, indifferent to its surroundings. Before long, the six-month period they had set for the first official barter trade exchange was nearing its end, with only a short time remaining before the exact agreed-upon moment arrived.

On the outskirts of the solar system, where the fierce battle between the two sides had once taken place, no traces of the conflict remained. Now, the area was calm, yet bustling with activity as Imperial fleets had already arrived. Nearly ninety percent of the ships in the fleet were cargo vessels, each carrying mana stones intended for the trade with the other side.