The first rays of sunlight breaking over the horizon were already alive with celebration. It seemed as if this victory against elite warriors made them hopeful once again. People flocked to the square to share the stories of bravery and survival; faces lit up with relief and joy. Children poured into the streets, the danger seemingly never existed, laughing and playing.
Alex had been standing at the edge of the square all along, observing the whole scene. By all means, he should have shared his feeling of relief with the people in town, yet something weighed on his mind. Amidst all the cheers and accolades thrown at him, he couldn't shake some gnawing feeling of unease. He couldn't help but feel this was a big win, yet at the same time, it was only just the beginning.
