Many things changed over the course of two years. For one, the reign of the Valyr in the Savannah Region ended. They did not lose full control of the Savannah Region, but a horde of High Beasts settled at the border to the Savannah Region a year ago. The High Beasts expanded their territory and claimed a small portion of the Savannah Region after bulldozing two border settlements.
Some High Beasts died in the clashes with the Valyr, but they emerged victorious nonetheless.
The Valyr requested aid from the Untamed Awakened, yet they were unwilling to pay what Hiraku, Thaor, and others had asked for. Once the Valyr cursed Hiraku and the others for demanding an atrocious price for killing the High Beasts, they stopped hunting with the Untamed Awakened. Only Zira remained in contact with Michael's subjects, ensuring the consistent payment of one hundred million Ordinary Summoning Scrolls wouldn't stop.