While some people were going on dates, most others spent the majority of their free time training.
The Valov war was still fresh in most people's hearts, especially those from Terran, who still retained a lot of idealism in their hearts, unlike many aborigines who had seen worse tragedies.
Not just the guards, but the citizens were also in action. Many people had heard that two Ministers had gone out far away (while some were asleep!). Their departure naturally wasn't publicized, but such a big thing couldn't be kept secret forever.
Althea and Garan didn't mind that their departure would spread out, either, as long as there was a time gap in between to avoid some potential trouble, like enemies following after them.
At the same time, some were worried (for them and/or for the departments they left behind), while many were also envious.
They loved Alterra, but they also wanted to see the world!
