When shapeshifting metahumans walked past us, there were all kinds and sizes of creatures and animals. They looked just like a magical circus passing by, and the children were screaming with excitement. When weapons weren’t used to kill our enemy, they were merely a tool to chop firewood. Our metahumans could bring so much joy to children instead of instilling fear.

The celebration became livelier. After the performance of our metahumans, it was the turn of the eleven cities’ people.

The eleven mayors led their people to the sky corridor accordingly. They were dressed in their best festive clothes. They were smiling widely with rosy cheeks. They marched while singing and...