Early the next morning, as dawn was just breaking, Ang set off alone for Pat City. Aida and Aisha returned to River Bay City, where they each submitted their resignation to their workplaces and began arranging the handover of their duties. Once the handovers were complete, they planned to return to Tree-Like Village and help their parents pack up whatever could be taken from home. Aida learned that their father could not bear to part with some old household items and intended to move as much as possible, unwilling to leave behind even an old wooden chair. Ang did not object. He merely told them not to overexert themselves, leaving the rest for his father and Aida to worry about.
Pat City lay on the far side of the Ula Mountains. Ang set out in his hovercraft, Old Man Joy. At its speed, he could reach Pat City within a day. By sunset, Ang finally saw the outline of Pat City in the distance. However, the city gates had already been shut.
Ang lingered outside the gates for a while. Although his hovercraft could easily fly into the city, he chose to follow the rules and decided to spend the night at an inn outside the city. The inn was simple but clean and tidy. The innkeeper was rather curious about Ang's attire, but did not ask any questions. After a simple dinner, Ang lay on the bed with his eyes closed, resting while considering how to take over the affairs of his new territory.
As soon as dawn broke, Ang drove Old Man Joy into Pat City. He moved carefully through the streets, and the hovercraft's unusual appearance drew plenty of looks from passersby. Though Pat City was not large, its streets were neatly laid out. Most of the