Little Gwen had spent some time at the front-line positions.
Chloe and the others were all from Blood Port. When they heard that she had not returned for a long time, they all started talking at once.
They spoke of all sorts of things, but there was one thing everyone mentioned.
"Blood Port has changed enormously. It is practically a completely different city from before. That was what they all said."
Lina was somewhat dismissive.
"I've heard that sort of thing many times from many people. Plenty sounded more certain than you did. The last time was Miracle City, Rhine."
Little Gwen was taken aback. "But Rhine really has changed a lot, hasn't it? I heard those tall pointed towers were all newly built."
"It has changed a lot, but not that much. If you ask me, it was more different when they first started building factories. Back then, Rhine merely had a few more squat factory buildings, yet the entire city felt different.
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"And now, that Miracle City..." Lina paused, seemingly searching hard for the right words. "It has become bigger and more prosperous, but it is still the same Rhine. The Candlelight doctrine people recite has not changed in a thousand years. They have merely moved into larger houses."
"I still don't really understand."
"That is because you have visited too few cities. Most cities in this world are different, but only on the surface. It is like eating potatoes boiled versus roasted. The first bite really does feel completely different, but after eating enough, all you can taste is that revolting potato flavor."
"Perhaps it is a new city to you, but to me, it is simply another Rhine. Maybe more prosperous, maybe taller, maybe the Candlelight they recite has become something like Empire Truth—but it