Leon would soon arrive at the previous hotel where they had stayed. He was now on the ground without any camouflage or illusion masking his presence, walking openly through the streets.
Along the way to the hotel, he had noticed how much the infrastructure of the city had been damaged. Cracks ran through building facades, some structures leaned precariously, and entire sections of street had been torn up by the violent tremors from his battle.
However, he was also seeing quick restoration work by the people. Magic made all the difference—earth mages were sealing cracks, construction workers were reinforcing foundations with enchanted materials, and repair crews moved with practiced efficiency.
A couple of shops alongside the road, still getting fixed, were actually functioning despite the ongoing repairs. Merchants sold goods from partially collapsed stalls while workers labored around them.
