One week after the negotiation and liberation of Kassian…
Arturo and Julius met with Selphira in one of the observation towers that dotted the city's perimeter. From this vantage point, they could see the partially empty districts left behind after the Goldcrest migration.
"The first lower ranked noble families are already being relocated," Arturo reported, pointing toward several locations where construction teams worked diligently, their earth and wood beasts creating new structures with impressive speed. "But reinhabiting the vacant districts will take time."
"Time we may not have," Julius added with concern, his fingers tracing the border markings on the map spread before them. The parchment showed various strategic points highlighted. "The plan must work."
Selphira observed the city in silence for a long moment, her ancient eyes reflecting the setting sun. Finally, she turned toward the brothers, her expression resolute and unyielding.
