Ilan City
A faint glimmer rose at the edge of the sky. The grand, massive city gates stood open. On one side of the gates, densely packed trade caravans lined up for security checks before entering the magnificent city.
On the other side of the gates, a small passage had also been set up.
People preparing to enter the city stood in a long line there.
"Thank you."
The man dressed as one of the Wilderness Wanderers nodded lightly in thanks to the soldier registering incoming citizens, picked up his equipment, and walked into the city.
"You're welcome. Next."
The soldier behind the window raised his hand and called out loudly.
Accompanied by soft footsteps, a figure passed through the security check from behind and arrived at the window.
"Hello, please show me your social security card."
The soldier looked up at the visitor standing before him.
The figure before him looked to be in his forties, yet he had a broad build and smooth, fair skin. He wore a stylish white fur coat, and upon closer inspection, he did not quite look or dress like an ordinary middle-aged man in his forties or fifties.
The soldier stared at the man before him. For some reason, he felt close to him, as though a strange warmth had filled his heart.
That feeling instinctively made him unwilling to oppose the man before him, or even give him trouble in any way.
Ding--
At that instant, a piercing alarm sounded behind the window. "Abnormal emotional spread detected. Begin contamination testing immediately! Begin contamination testing immediately!"
Bang--
"Watch out for contamination! Sedative! Sedative!"
A squad of masked soldiers immediately rushed in from behind the window and grabbed hold of the smiling inspection soldier, who had yet to react.
One of the soldiers held