One of Ximulanka's three creator goddesses, the Fate Goddess, had assigned a corresponding fate to every resident of Ximulanka. Whenever something outside that fate occurred, an effect similar to time stopping would appear. This was Star Rail Magic, which could then use magic to pull them back into their destined paths.
Originally, the Fate Goddess had designed this as a gift to protect Ximulanka's residents. But upon hearing that everyone's fate was predetermined, Lumine, Paimon, and Nel all felt that something was wrong. A life like that seemed far too meaningless. The local Block People, however, had no objections. After all, this system of fate had prevented many tragedies.
The reason no one here had died in accidents was precisely because of this. Without the fate system, many people would surely have come to harm through unforeseen mishaps.
Although Lumine and Nel found the fate system troubling, it did not stop them from saving people. From the rescued Block People, they learned what had recently happened in Star Rail Royal City. The Evil Dragon had attacked the place, leaving the city's residents terrified. Many were eagerly awaiting the arrival of heroes.
The group then bade farewell to the Block People and arrived before the gates of the royal city, entering through a gear-driven cloud ladder.
"So many Block People. It really is the royal city." After entering, they saw Block People bustling everywhere. As expected of a city in a fairy-tale world, it was extraordinarily beautiful. Countless lovely stars of all kinds filled the sky above it.
"Next, we need to go to the top of the royal city and seek an oracle from the Prophecy Goddess. I hope His Majesty the King will not mind us climbing his castle." Nel looked somewhat worried.
"Don't worry. You're a fairy, and