New Covenant County.
Vinnie Berent had just finished a meeting with her department subordinates and returned to her office. The moment she sat down, a Spirit Realm notification sounded by her ear:
[Ding, Spirit Realm map opening. You will enter the Spirit Realm in 30 seconds. The Spirit Realm you will enter this time is "Sun Lord's Seaside Castle," ID: 0-1] [Difficulty Level: Unknown] [Type: Multiplayer (Non-Death)] [Main Quest: Unknown.] [Note: Non-Spirit Realm items cannot be brought in.] [Spirit Realm No. 0-1 Introduction: One of the palaces built by the Sun Lord for himself.]
The Sun Lord's palace... Vinnie Berent's cold, beautiful face immediately came alive. She seemed to have thought of something and nervously pressed her lips together.
The countdown quickly ended. Vinnie Berent vanished from her office, and the scenery shifted from blurry to clear. She saw the azure sea and heard the crashing of the waves.
The sky was a pristine blue, cloudless for miles. The sunlight was perfect, gilding the boundless ocean with rippling glimmers.
Seabirds soared along the horizon, while fish occasionally leaped from the water.
Behind her stood a castle perched atop the reefs. Built on a medieval foundation, it incorporated plenty of modern architecture—floor-to-ceiling windows, a sunroom, broad balconies, and even a suspended swimming pool on the third floor.
A seaside castle... Understanding dawned on Vinnie Berent. She could not help narrowing her eyes as she enjoyed the sea breeze. At that moment, her brows relaxed and the corners of her lips lifted slightly.
Vinnie Berent turned and strolled leisurely along the beach, as though she were touring her new home. After admiring the scenery for a while, she finally made her way along the rocky cliffs toward the lofty castle, fully satisfied.
The instant she entered the castle, she sensed