At the same time, inside an inn by the street.
Although the outside world had been turned into a sky full of yellow sand by the invasion of those Weather Creatures, the atmosphere indoors was harmonious and cheerful.
There was no crowding, no arguments, and no conflicts. The warm and hospitable residents of the City of Weather did their utmost to ensure every outsider found the warmth of home here.
Inside and outside seemed like two separate worlds.
But at a certain moment, an unforeseen upheaval occurred in the city outside. As if something utterly terrifying was chasing them from behind, the ground rumbled, and countless Weather Creatures fled desperately toward the outskirts of the city.
Because of this abnormal event, which had never happened within the city before, people gathered curiously by the windows and looked outside. Then, immediately afterward, they saw an utterly incomprehensible sight.
On the broad streets of the City of Weather, gigantic wooden blocks had appeared at some unknown point. Like Pac-Man from a classic game, these wooden blocks opened their mouths wide and chased after the Weather Creatures.
Everything blocking the paths of those wooden blocks was devoured completely.
Moreover, if one looked carefully, they could see that the tall tower at the city center—the landmark of the City of Weather—had already vanished.
"...Did you do this?"
Turning her head with a rather subtle expression, Mu Qiansè looked at the person beside her.
"Uh... it's complicated. Let's retreat somewhere safe first."
Casting a slightly guilty glance at the blocks outside, which were constantly splitting apart, spreading through the city, and wreaking havoc, Bai Zhi coughed lightly.
"The plan has changed. I'll explain everything afterward."
"...Plan?"
Before Mu Qiansè could react, her figure vanished from where she stood, replaced by a Shadow Guard.
"Remember to