The Hidden Lockdown of Sky City

"He turned you down?"

After the Flying Carriage took off, Ophelia, dressed in a blue gown, lifted her skirt and climbed the stairs to the platform.

Ona said awkwardly, "I'm sorry, City Lord. I failed to do what you asked."

Ophelia stepped forward and lifted Ona's fair chin. "That doesn't make sense. In terms of looks, you're no worse than Pearl."

Ona's face reddened slightly. "Maybe... maybe Wizard Thor is very fond of your sister."

"Pah!" Ophelia let go of Ona and sneered. "Talk about feelings with a wizard? I'd sooner believe he had no interest in you—not even enough to satisfy his basic urges."

Ophelia walked to the edge of the platform and rested one hand on the wall. "Still, he's already a Tier 3 Wizard. It's only natural that he'd be less interested in the flesh."

Her index finger tapped lightly against the bricks, making a steady "thunk, thunk."

"When he was with Pearl, he was only a Tier 2 Wizard, while Pearl was already a seasoned Tier 3 Wizard..." Ophelia smiled and turned her head to one side, letting the breeze stir her hair. "Maybe he prefers psychological pleasure."

Ona, following behind her, stiffened. "City Lord, you can't mean... How could you?"

Ophelia didn't notice the change in Ona's mood. The more she thought about it, the more intrigued she became. "There must be some secret hidden in Thor's body. Ever since Pearl got together with him, a shadow appeared inside her spirit body—one I can't even perceive. And that shadow must be the reason she survived beyond the Star Gate."

She spun around, her long skirt sweeping through the air in a sharp arc.

"I'm very interested in him now! Until I uncover his secret, no one is allowed to let him leave Sky City. Keep