Lucien took a deep breath to clear his head and randomly walked around town to see how it was developing. This was the only thing capable of giving him some joy for the last few years.
Seeing everyone's lives improve every day due to his involvement made him believe for a second that what he was doing wasn't sending everyone to their deaths. That he was doing the right thing, that the longer and healthier they were, the more time it would take them to experience the pain of having their souls eaten by a demon.
"If only I was born during this period of progress, then I wouldn't have to worry about all of this mess. I can experience a peaceful life without any oppression and experience my life with my family."
