Lucien stopped in front of the statue, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. His frog's large eyes seemed to study the statue as well.
He remembered the day he visited it with Elio, shortly after he assumed leadership. It had been a pleasant day, showing him that there was much to know and fight for.
But now, looking at the imposing figure, Lucien wondered if they could "fulfill their duty".
The barrier failed more and more frequently, the Locus were endless, and although the city was more united than ever, the challenges they faced seemed to grow day by day.
"What would you do?" Lucien murmured to the statue, as if expecting the stone to come to life and offer advice. "How would you keep hope alive in the face of such adversity?"
Silence was his only answer, but somehow, Lucien found comfort in it.
