A Dragon Rider Aircraft left the upper deck of the Cold Star with a low hum. The antigravity craft traced a faintly glowing magical trail through the high sky as it flew toward the distant Violet coastline.
The images captured by the Dragon Rider Aircraft were transmitted through the Magic Net Terminal to the Cold Star's command center, displayed clearly before Modir and Victoria.
Now they could see the barren coastline more clearly, along with the vast stretch of untamed wilderness leading into Violet's interior.
"Plander's main urban area, southwestern port district, and northern road junction have all vanished... There is a natural, continuous transition zone at the forest boundary, ruling out the possibility of human interference," the aerial scout's voice came from beyond the image, thick with shock and confusion. "Terrain features matching the records have been observed. This confirms that this is indeed where Plander City originally stood..."
Maggie braced both hands against the communications console and leaned forward slightly, her tone exceptionally grave. "No man-made objects at all?"
"No man-made objects," the scout replied. "There are no remaining traces of artificially altered terrain either. This place feels as though no one has ever lived here since ancient times."
"Have you found any trace of the two missing agents?" Victoria asked from beside Maggie. "They should have left a distress signal on the beach."
"Not yet. The beach environment is extremely complicated. I need to get closer."
"Move in, hover above the beach, and wait for support from the landing team." Victoria nodded, then turned toward another Communication Terminal. "Where is the landing team now?"
The landing team captain's voice came through the Magic Net Terminal. "We've reached the vicinity of the coastline and are looking for a safe landing route—the reefs here are too numerous, and the