Quote Originally Posted by zimmerwald1915 View Post
Why should the plot arc continue? With the death of the Resistance, the forcible exclusion of the elves from the world-political (by which I always mean imperialist) scene, and the settlement of the refugees, it has reached a natural conclusion. Why should the Giant open the plot up again, broadening instead of tightening a story which has passed its halfway point and has more than enough loose ends already?
Because otherwise Hinjo has no part to play in the story. He's not in this book, but the story will return to him and the refugees eventually. Don't forget Kazumi and Daigo as well. Moreover, Roy probably feels bad about losing the battle and wants to make things right.

Just because the Azurites haven't lived in Azure City for a while doesn't mean they don't consider it their rightful home. Xykon didn't set foot inside his tower for 30 years and yet in his mind it was still 100% owned by him.