T.D.o.N.B: The fall of Petrograd, part I

It was an evening, so the sky was mostly grey already. You could see the local star setting down already partially below the line of the horizon, additionally blocked by the city walls.

People were already in plain clothing, as they recently returned from hunting, and now wished to chill a little bit.

I started by telling them a story about Bahumdabars, Xuvi, and Uhms. Everybody was quite captivated by it because it revealed the biggest mystery of our time. Where did the device come from?

I mentioned The Great One, and the war, explaining it is, and always was, the main reason for everything.

- So that's why we came here? To get stronger, because a war is coming? Do you want to build more cities, like this one? - asked Lucas, immediately after I finished.

- Partially yes, but also no - I answered, confusing the hell out of him.

- Then explain - Dasha butted in.

I sighed, knowing what was to come after I would hit them with the truth.