As their work was done, Lucius and Rena eventually excused themselves from the party and left the castle grounds. The sky had begun to take on hues of purples and oranges as the day transitioned into night. Magical lamps along the roadways began to illuminate themselves in preparation for the evening hours.
The Arcadian capital was abuzz with activity. Many shops, inns, and restaurants were filled to the brim with people continuing to celebrate the day's festivities. Because of that, the streets were filled with people who were nearly shoulder to shoulder.
Knowing that his face was recognizable all over the capital, Lucius put on his mask and activated the enchantment that encouraged people to avoid him. People could still see him and avoid him, but it made him uncomfortable to focus on, which made people subconsciously want to look away.
