"No problem. I happened to want to see Helrom, which is said to be brilliantly lit."
Hughberlian checked the time. It was only a little past seven, so before moving into their new home, they could buy some daily necessities in advance instead of waiting until tomorrow morning and hurriedly shopping for whatever they lacked. She also wanted to accompany Mishura around Helrom a little and familiarize herself with the city-state.
Besides, although Mishura's face looked slightly stiff, her eyes were burning with enthusiasm. It was obvious that she really wanted to stroll around Helrom's Commercial District with Hughberlian before going home.
It was said that the skyscrapers of Helrom were covered in conspicuous giant screens stretching across their facades. This was completely different from Iketerite's style of integrating Magic Screens into the glass curtain walls of its buildings.
Hughberlian had also been curious about this fantastical city-state for a long time.
"Let's go, Mishura."
She rose gracefully from her seat. Her movements were smooth and orderly. She first checked her clothes, then reached for the small handbag beside her seat.
Mishura rose as well. She was in no hurry. With an unhurried air, she checked whether either of them had left anything behind before leaving the compartment.
The train's final deceleration was accompanied by a series of mechanical sounds, and the carriage swayed slightly until it came to a smooth stop at Helrom's platform.
The doors slowly opened, and the cool night wind, mingled with the scents of magical mineral water and metal, rushed into the carriage.
The passengers moved toward the exit in an orderly fashion, and Hughberlian and Mishura followed them toward the doors.
In this station filled with distinctive orchestral music, a transparent mirror screen caught their attention. It began capturing the expressions of travelers who