Chapter 41: The God of Games Loves His Flock

"That's probably because the war between Valla Empire and the Grand Duchy of Rominos left many displaced and seeking refuge." the branch chief answered distractedly.

"Starting a war in the middle of the winter? Are they for real?"

Marni was stunned despite having himself started the random conversation.

The winter season was the coldest time of the year. There were months of darkness and terrible snow that would decimate any army.

Unless it was a nation which patron deity was the God of Flame, who could maintain widespread divine protection that prevents any damage from low temperatures. Otherwise, most armies would lose their ability to fight or even move in the snow, and even if they should force a war, their enemies just had to rely on defending their ramparts to easily wear down an army ten times their own size!