The vehicle should be arriving at Rock Junction Station soon. Sitting in the cushioned seat, they could clearly feel it slowing down, though it would still be a while before it entered the station and came to a stop.
The small table between them was covered with an exquisite tablecloth and set with gold-rimmed porcelain, gleaming cutlery, and several bottles of fruit wine brewed in Milford Territory. Beneath the table was a small ice-magic wine cabinet containing all kinds of drinks and pastries.
Their luggage had already been checked in and would be transferred directly to their next train. In the end, the dedicated delivery service at Helrom Central Station would transport it to Protos Royal Academy. Once they got off, the two of them would only need to carry their identification documents and other small personal belongings.
"Imperial Helrom is actually a pretty nice city if you're visiting as a tourist. After all, there are plenty of attractions around the schools in Helrom alone, such as Helrom Zoo, the Endless Library, and Starry Sky Theater. There's even that mesmerizing moat formed by a natural magic current. If only Protos Royal Magic Academy didn't have such oppressive coursework."
Mishura sighed as she gazed out through the glass window at the gradually slowing scenery and images.
Hughberlian nodded.
Although Lanchi had told her at the beginning that once they finished their assignment in the Northern Continent, she absolutely had to put everything else aside and enjoy herself properly, she now bore a tremendous mission and had no way to accompany Lanchi in carrying out that plan. Or rather, the circumstances no longer allowed them to relax and treat the Protos Empire as a place for travel.
As for the original plan to observe the Primordial Slab-Seal, the situation in the empire