After the two arguing sides left, the valley returned to silence after its brief commotion. However, this peace was soon broken once again by those who arrived afterward.
Brando was the first to enter the mountain basin, with Delphine, Huang Huo, and the others following behind him. The Little Female Dragon ran from the back of the group all the way to the front, while Magdal brought up the rear, escorting the two Tireti sisters.
This world woven from Law Lines was completely devoid of vegetation, so Brando could see the basin between the hills at a glance. The entire world was pitch-black and utterly lightless. The ground seemed like a transparent glass sheet laid over an abyss, while silver Law Lines formed the rises and dips of the surface. Farther away, they formed a dried-up river valley.
Brando stopped. He first saw the enormous Crystal Ball in the basin, and a trace of confusion appeared on his face.
"What's wrong?" the Chancellor's daughter asked from behind him. She had noticed the subtle change in Brando's emotions.
Brando shook his head. He actually felt as though he had been here before. Perhaps it was because I've been too tense these past few days, he thought. Ever since his journey to the Elemental Boundary, he had had very few chances to relax.
Aloz had already dashed down the mountain. She stopped some distance away, raised her head, and sniffed with her delicate little nose before shouting, "Stinky human, Floro has been here!"
Brando was not surprised by this answer in the slightest. The group descended into the basin, while Magdal looked around as they went. In truth, there was nothing worth seeing in this barren environment, but people instinctively remained vigilant in unfamiliar surroundings. Huang Huo and the sisters Ling and