KAELThe Alpha House had begun to breathe again.For the first time in years, the sound of hammers echoed through the halls instead of tense council meetings. Broken furniture was repaired instead of discarded, fresh paint covered smoke-stained walls, and every room seemed to carry the quiet promise of a new beginning.I spent most mornings helping wherever extra hands were needed.The workers protested each time they saw me carrying lumber or moving furniture, but I ignored them. Rebuilding this house wasn't only their responsibility. It was mine as well.That afternoon, I returned to my old study.The room had been untouched since Authority Eight fell. Shelves still lined the walls, though many of the books had been removed for inspection. Dust covered the corners where cabinets once stood, and sunlight streamed through the tall windows, making the empty room feel strangely peaceful.I knelt beside the old desk, intending to repair one of its loose legs.As I lifted the heavy piece
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