The Oceanic Kingdom wasted no time.
In the aftermath of the brutal war, the entire city moved like a well-oiled machine. Everyone—civilians, workers, soldiers—knew exactly what to do. The warriors retreated to recover and heal, while the rest of the kingdom's citizens swiftly began repairing the damage.
Two days later, Broken noticed something remarkable.
The barrier dome was back.
It now once again encompassed the kingdom, shimmering faintly like a veil of calm. Whether it was as strong as the previous dome or simply a temporary measure, Broken couldn't tell. And when he asked Queen Nerisa directly, she gave no answer.
Figures.
That kind of defensive capability must be a tightly kept secret—one not even he could casually be told.
But Broken had other concerns brewing.
