Starting the Plan II

Johan gazed out from the wagon's window, his eyes fixed on the bustling parade along the streets of Duke Arganus' city. The crowd lining the road continuously cheered, waved, and scattered flowers toward their procession. Faces full of hope and joy greeted him, as if they had been waiting for his arrival for a long time.

"Woah... Hiroshi must have done something incredible while we were away," Takeshi murmured with an admiring tone. He glanced at the new, grand buildings and the wide, orderly streets. The city's atmosphere had drastically changed—it looked clean, neat, and full of life.

Yumi nodded, her eyes sparkling with amazement. "Take's right. This is impressive. In just two weeks, the city has transformed dramatically. Even if the construction began before we left, the speed and results are beyond what I expected."