Under the night sky, Thales looked up, gazing at the lights of the entire Emerald City as they grew increasingly vibrant—the Struggle Feast was coming to an end according to tradition, and the Queen's Day, also known as the Emerald Celebration, was about to begin.
"I understand," Thales sighed. "Emerald City is far more than just a city—it's a piece of history, a century's worth."
Each place has its own form.
The Kingdom is far more complex than he had imagined.
The Prince said in a trance:
"In some ways, it's even more complete, special, and dazzling than Eternal Star City, and it is impregnable."
As the moonlight dimmed, the brilliantly lit Palace of Vacuity appeared like an emissary descending from the heavens, swinging gargantuan arms, standing upright to resist great burdens and protect the world beneath.
