"I will accompany you," Sophie requested.
And together they moved through the central wing. Guards and servants bowed and stepped aside. Some tried not to stare at Gabriel, but they always did. His name had been spoken too many times today.
At the main doors, the guards opened the panels. Gabriel stepped outside first.
The first class area was relatively fine. It was when they got to the second class and third class areas that Gabriel thoroughly saw the state of the base.
The base looked busy. Damage from the battle still existed in a few places, but people were already fixing it.
Children ran between tents, laughing. Adults tried to stop them, but most of them gave up and just watched.
Gabriel walked through the main path at a steady pace. People noticed him quickly. Conversations stopped. Heads lowered. Some bowed deeply. Others bowed once and looked away, afraid to draw attention.
"That is the new lord."
"He is young."
