The King spoke slowly, recounting everything he knew about the history of the Land of Fire Light.
The language spoken in the present era, he explained, had been heavily influenced by the Highnun Empire, a formidable power that once existed far beyond the Land of Fire Light.
Long ago, a small number of Highnun people had arrived here by accident. Yet even in such limited numbers, their impact had been profound. They reshaped culture, altered language, and established a powerful organization within the land before eventually fading into obscurity.
Souta listened in silence as the King unraveled the fragments of history he possessed.
Truly, this land was steeped in an ancient and layered past. So much knowledge had once been preserved but most of it had likely been erased by the calamity.
Even without knowing the full history, the King's words offered Souta valuable insight. Still, nothing was certain.
