The next morning.
A ceremony was set to mark the official opening of the newly built road.
Baron Hornvale and Baron Needlehart had already arrived, waiting at the intersection where the new paths from all three territories met.
The area was filled with people, mostly subjects from both baronies.
The energy in the air was lively with conversations flowing and excitement buzzing through the crowd.
From the direction of Lootwell, another group approached.
They are the Lootwell subjects, led by Sebas. They joined the gathering with quiet pride.
But Lucien himself... was still nowhere to be seen.
He hadn't arrived yet.
Even so, no one seemed impatient. Instead, the crowd continued to chat cheerfully, sharing jokes and stories.
The two barons were swept up by the festive atmosphere and couldn't hide their enthusiasm.
