The first week of the new order was chaos.
Kael had never worked so hard in his life. Every morning he woke before the sun. Every night he collapsed into bed long after the moon had risen. There were meetings with community leaders. Meetings with former Council members who wanted to prove their loyalty. Meetings with ordinary citizens who just wanted to be heard.
But it was worth it. Every day, the new system grew stronger. Every day, more people joined the movement. Every day, hope spread a little further.
Mira was in charge of organizing the city's defenses. She had a natural talent for leadership. People respected her. They trusted her. She was fair. She was just. She was exactly what the city needed.
Seraphine was in charge of the new Council. She knew the old system inside and out
