When the sun appeared back in the sky, the citizens of Sevenfold headed out to the streets, and since the fog had now dissipated, they were able to see the decorations in their full glory.
While they forced themselves to smile, their mood was still all-time low.
If they didn't look happy and satisfied, they would get beat up by the guards who were patrolling the area.
On one of the balconies, near the crimson castle, Otis and his family, alongside Adam and Raquel, gathered close enough to catch a glimpse of the stage, where the new ruler would do his speech.
From here, Adam would finally be able to see the ruler's identity.
"See those smiles?" Otis said to Adam. "All forced, and fake."
"Why're they forcing themselves to smile?" Adam asked.
