At two in the afternoon on June 1st.
The sun over Whiskey Peak Island remained scorching, though it was somewhat gentler than the brutal noon heat.
A group of people walked along the bustling, lively streets.
They were heading for Examination Site No. 23, designated by the Adventurers Guild headquarters.
At the head of the group was a man with cascading silver hair, cold golden eyes, and long, pointed ears like an elf's.
A pale blue crescent stood vertically on his forehead, while two crimson demonic markings adorned each cheek.
He wore immaculate white robes, a fur stole, Shadow Moon shoulder armor, and a long sword named Tenseiga at his waist.
He was Sesshomaru, from the Four Souls World.
His steps were unhurried, and an imposing aura that warned strangers to stay away radiated from him.
It was as though the surrounding clamor and heat would freeze and dissipate the moment they approached him.
Even amid such a mixed crowd, passersby instinctively moved aside to make way for him.
At the same time, his peerless beauty continuously stunned the women around him.
Their eyes could not turn away, and cries of amazement escaped their lips.
The men felt envy, even jealousy, but wary of Sesshomaru's presence, they did not dare provoke him lightly.
Walking closely at his side was a young girl wearing a cherry blossom kimono, with ink-black hair and a gentle smile.
Rin curiously surveyed the scenery around her and said with a smile, "Sister Kagome said in the group that they met some new friends. They invited us to dinner tonight."
"Fine."
Sesshomaru's demonic eyes remained fixed ahead, his voice indifferent but clear as it reached the girl's ears.
Although he preferred peace and quiet, since Rin wanted to go, they would go.
Just like now.
Sure