The First Piece Falls
The sun slowly descended beyond the walls of New Fantom City, bathing the city in a crimson glow.
The cheers in the town square gradually settled into hopeful conversations.
For the first time since the undead invasion, people were speaking of tomorrow instead of mourning yesterday.
Children cautiously stepped out from behind their parents.
Merchants reopened damaged stalls.
Knights helped clear broken wagons from the streets.
Life was slowly returning.
...
Standing atop the makeshift platform, Eon looked over the countless citizens.
Only hours ago, these people had been strangers.
Now every pair of eyes carried hope as they looked toward him.
He quietly clenched his fists.
Victor...
You've entrusted me with something far greater than a throne.
I can't fail.
Not after everything Victor had done for him.
Not after everyone who had sacrificed their lives.
He silently vowed that he would become the ruler these people deserved.
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