It took three full days of work around the clock to rebuild. Nerissa and her three hundred kids worked together to build the magic buildings.
They used ocean power to lift buildings from the seafloor, shape coral into streets and buildings, and set up the complicated ward network that Rick had planned.
Rick mostly just watched in awe as a whole city came together in front of him, but people kept asking him about the details.
Does this plaza need a fountain or a statue?
Should the market district go straight to the port, or should there be a transition area?
Should the throne room in the royal palace be old-fashioned or modern?
"Both," Rick finally said when asked about the throne room. "Keep the formal ceremonial space for special events, but also make a more relaxed council chamber where real work gets done."
"No one wants to sit on an uncomfortable throne for eight-hour planning sessions..."
"Sounds like someone who's sick of pageantry," Thalor said with a laugh.
