At a newly established public kitchen in the capital, Joana, a single mother who had once struggled to provide for her child, stood proudly in her chef’s uniform. She had found work in one of the many public kitchens established by Aeternum to provide affordable meals to the people. The wages were fair, the working conditions were humane, and, most importantly, she felt valued. Gone were the days when women were treated as second-class citizens. Here, under Aeternum’s rule, she had a future.Nearby, General Lucas, a towering lion demi-human with a commanding presence, observed Joana’s interactions with the demi-human workers in the kitchen. He noted how she tried, albeit awkwardly, to engage in casual conversation with them, a stark contrast to how most Alemia citizens had once viewed demi-humans. A small smirk formed on his face as he approached her.“You’re doing well,” Lucas said in his deep, rumbling voice, causing Joana to nearly drop the ladle she was holding. She turned to face
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