A Stranger in His Own City

 After leaving the palace, Adam shrouded himself and Mimir's head in an illusion. Hidden from view, he passed by the police officer-filled plaza and emerged on the main street.

Worried citizens gathered before a barricade, whispering about how rare it was for a crime to occur, much less one as heinous as knocking down two officers.

A soft smile curved his lips as he watched humans, demons, and elves interact with each other without racial bias. Even more surprising, children held their parents' hands, their mixed features an amusing sight warming his heart. After all, this was what he had worked for.

Ten minutes later, he stopped by the obelisk plaza and sat at a restaurant terrace facing the lush park at the construction base. The mix of colors, the serene atmosphere, the scents of nature, grilling lamb and sweet pastries made him nod but also sigh at the time lost. 

"I wish I witnessed the city's development..."