Gideon could hear the large bell from the tower ringing as the night grew quieter. It was the midnight bell, a very classic idea that immediately inspired him.
'Yeah… I'm definitely implementing that in my Safe Zone,' he thought.
Honestly, seeing this settlement again after everything he had territory to take care of made it feel different.
It was as if he could now see its depth, its systems, its structure. At the same time, it made him want to build something even better in Cinders of Dusk.
He could not wait to return tomorrow.
Just as he closed his eyes, a sudden knock echoed from the door. Gideon groaned and buried his face into the pillow, pressing it tightly over his head. But the knocking did not stop. If anything, it grew more urgent.
'Ugh… fine.'
He lifted his head slightly and glanced toward the door. From the gap below, he could see multiple shadows.
