As Leon wrestled with his thoughts, the carriage slowly came to a stop. They had reached the other side of the royal city.
After getting out, Leon saw that this side of the royal city had been completely transformed.
What had once been farmland planted with grain was now enclosed by a row of marble walls as tall as the royal city itself. They were the same spotless white as the royal city, sealing off the entire area.
From above, it looked as though a semicircle had been drawn along one side of the royal city, fitting perfectly against it. The Thames River ran through it, bringing in flowing fresh water.
"This wall is called Wall Maria. The name was personally chosen by the Chancellor; it means a place sheltered by the Holy Mother." Standing...