The tender green sprouts peeked out from the fields, and the grey sparrows finally headed north. The end of June brought continuous wind and rain, the completion of spring plowing amidst tempests, and the gradual tranquility of the northern lands after spring.
Xiulote climbed the city walls once again. He gazed down at the farmlands at the foot of the mountain city, where the earth was lush with budding life; he looked towards the horizon where dark clouds gathered, the sky rumbling with thunder, bringing down precious spring rains.
"The rainy season has finally arrived! Spring water is always more precious than oil. Hmm, the rains in Otapan arrive later than in Qinchongcan."
Bertade, clad in copper armor, gazed towards the distant thunder and calmly agreed.