Emery thought about leaving Terra City immediately and return to Dawnstar to deal with the many matters waiting for him there.
Yet despite those pressing concerns, he knew he could not neglect Terra City.
Standing quietly before the palace, Emery slowly lifted his gaze toward the massive statue that stood on the hill beside it. His senior, Izta.
For a long moment, Emery remained silent as memories resurfaced.
Lowering his head slightly, Emery spoke quietly to the statue.
"I will make you proud."
With that vow lingering in his thoughts, Emery began walking through the city.
Over the past two decades, Terra City had transformed beyond what he had originally imagined. The city had initially been designed with only one purpose in mind—to serve as a fortified faction base capable of supporting the growing military forces loyal to Earth's faction. However, what had once been a modest settlement had now grown into a thriving urban center.
