With the King's blessings, the Lifelong project started in full swing. Every day, there was some progress being made, and the quiet village had become a hub of heightened activity.
One fine afternoon, Riku sat near the window of his inn's room, a cup of warm mochi in his hands.
He saw Lila directing a group of children—a mix of Elowen natives, Vintross orphans, and Underbelly kids—as they weeded a new herb garden. He saw Lysaria and Sherry engaged in a spirited but thankfully non-violent debate over the angle of a church roof.
"Sigh, when will these two stop?"
After a very long time, everything felt… right.
The pieces were moving. The plan was working. He finally had a moment of peace.
He went back to rest on his futon, the quietest place in the bustling village and closed his eyes
System, show me my points balance.
A familiar blue panel shimmered into existence.
[Goodwill Points: 54,520]
