With a soft hiss, the compartment doors slid open to either side.
"Thank you for taking the express elevator to the Lunar Spaceport. Please remember to take your personal belongings. We wish all passengers a pleasant journey..."
Amid the sweet announcements, the Ghost Brigade quartet stepped out of the Space Elevator and finally set foot in Third New Moon City.
"Wow! The air here is so fresh. It seems even better than the air on Earth!" Alice took a deep breath, delighted.
Although most of the space city before them was built of steel, abundant greenery dotted the landscape. A large, tree-shaded park stood nearby, and all kinds of prized flowers were everywhere. Its landscaping surpassed even that of developed cities on Earth.
"As a settlement city, Third New Moon City has made ecological agriculture one of its development priorities.
"They use plant growth acceleration technology from the Kara Civilization here. In less than six months, they cultivated vast expanses of greenery. After some special adjustments, the oxygen cycle here is now entirely self-sustaining, and they can even export surplus food to Earth.
"See that enormous transparent dome above us? Supposedly, it's made from a special material exclusive to the Ghost Series. Not only can it withstand the enormous difference between internal and external air pressure to maintain an atmosphere, but it also provides thermal insulation and repairs itself.
"You can't buy anything like it on the market. It's pretty amazing!" Skinny pointed at the transparent dome above them.
The main section of Third New Moon City was entirely enclosed within this transparent dome, forming a miniature ecological world.
Everyone marveled at it. Just then, Alice, who had been looking around, suddenly brightened and let out a quiet "Huh?"
"Alice, what is it?" Chris asked in confusion, then followed her