Chapter 300: A Days Work

Caden stepped out of his office into the bright light of Telarion's day, his eyes taking a moment to adjust after hours spent focused on his data slate. The message from Elowen, signaling her departure, flickered on his screen once more, and he typed a swift, appreciative reply, wishing her safe travels. As he pocketed the device, he paused to take in the bustling scene around him.

Telarion had undergone a transformation since the fall of the old regime. Where once the air was heavy with a sense of oppression, now the streets were alive with the vibrant thrum of a society reborn. Buildings that had once stood gray and imposing were now awash with color, their facades adorned with art that spoke of hope and renewal.