The city of Odo was once a busy center for adventurers and traders, as it was a city near the Mountain range. So this place was once famous for mineral resources and monster hunting. However, after Caspian became king, he forcibly recruited the adventurers into the army and took control of all the mines in the mountains. This greatly reduced the city's business, and the city's fame also decreased.
Two guards stood at the main gate, their spears resting against their shoulders as they exchanged idle chatter.
"It's been so quiet lately," one guard remarked, his voice tinged with boredom. "Hardly anyone comes to the city anymore."
"You're right," the other guard replied, scratching his chin. "I wonder if those rumours are true. You know, the ones about our navy being defeated."
The first guard scoffed. "Don't be ridiculous. Our country is powerful. The naval headquarters in Kuro is impenetrable. No one on the Ostra continent could possibly challenge us."