Washed clean by a torrential downpour, Penzes City exuded a fresh, invigorating aroma.
Few had seen the strange phenomenon in the sky above Penzes City last night, but the tremendous boom had become the main topic of conversation this morning.
"The thunder last night was a real nuisance, especially that clap after midnight. It was just too damn loud! Son of a bitch, I was in the middle of things with my old lady, and it nearly scared me limp!"
A man who looked like a commoner was shooting the breeze with a few of his neighbors. Ever since the Lord had distributed land to the common people for them to farm, the standard of living for the citizens of Penzes City had skyrocketed.
Before, life had been very hard for the commoners. They normally couldn't afford meat and could only improve their diet a little during festivals. But now, every few days, they could go to the market and buy a piece of meat to satisfy their cravings.
