In early October, West Continent's population had reached 80,000, an increase of over 20,000 in just two months. Naturally, population growth brought certain benefits, and many former residents who had relocated away from West Continent now expressed a desire to return to their old homes. They had already sent people to inquire about West Continent's current policies at the City Lord Mansion. Those willing to return were mostly impoverished common folk; wealthy gentry were few and far between among those interested in moving back.