The first rays of sunlight trickled into the compound, casting a warm glow over the destruction that Lucian had left in his wake. As I rolled up my sleeves and joined the islanders, the sheer scale of the damage was almost overwhelming. Homes lay in disarray, and the once lush gardens were a tangled mess of broken plants and trampled soil. I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the task ahead.
I worked alongside the islanders, my hands quickly becoming coated in dust and grime as I helped clear away debris and sift through the wreckage. Carrying planks of wood and nails felt heavier than I expected, but I pushed through, determined to contribute as much as I could. The islanders were initially reserved, their eyes darting between me and the damage, but I could sense their growing appre
