The group of twenty-two took the magic train reserved for the port district and arrived in the city.
As they left the station, they saw Living Beings of every kind.
"You're free to do as you please from here. Gather here again in seven days."
Everyone nodded, then dispersed.
Trisa took a few steps back and was about to slip away when Velin grabbed her and hauled her back.
"Stay with your father. Don't run around."
"Fine."
"Kmelia."
Hearing her name, Kmelia, who had been about to leave, stopped and turned to look at her sister, a trace of unease flashing through her eyes.
"Here." Xuemya took out a Space Ring and held it out to Kmelia. "There are ten thousand High-grade Magic Crystals inside."
"Thank you, Sister."
Kmelia hurriedly accepted the Space Ring, her face full of smiles. With so much money, she would have more than enough to spend—but the next sentence froze her smile.
"Use half of it to buy books. I'll inspect them when you return."
"Fine."
"Go on. I hope you have fun these next few days."
"Sister, brother-in-law, I'll be leaving first."
Before long, everyone had gone their separate ways, leaving only Velin and Xuemya behind.
"Where should we go first?" Xuemya tilted her head toward her husband and asked.
"Let's find something delicious first. I want to see how the food here tastes." Velin rubbed his stomach and immediately replied.
Xuemya nodded. "Then let's look for food first."
Merging into the crowd, Velin followed the aromas drifting through the air and accurately found the corresponding restaurants. Along the way, he also picked up several Adventure Storybooks from bookstores.
They walked and ate at the same time, utterly at ease.
They occasionally came across duels between legendary powerhouses during their travels, but most involved