Others wore magnificent clothes, while hers were tattered beyond measure, covered in patches large and small.
Others were radiant, chatting and laughing, while her face was sallow and she stood there, ill at ease.
She simply could not blend in at all.
Wang Xinyue walked down the main street, looking at the bustling buildings around her and listening to the cries of vendors. It all felt unreal, as though she had arrived in another world.
Solitary City faced alien beasts day and night. The people within the city remained vigilant at all times, terrified that the Demon Beasts would begin their assault on the city. No one held any hope for the future.
But here, everyone wore smiles, as if Demon Beasts had nothing to do with them.
Countless talented young men drank wine and recited poetry in the taverns, enjoying themselves to their hearts' content.
In the brothels, every heavily made-up woman flirted and struck seductive poses.
These people seemed to have forgotten the existence of Demon Beasts entirely, indulging in life to the fullest.
As she walked, Wang Xinyue arrived before the royal palace.
Looking at the incomparably luxurious palace stretching as far as the eye could see, Wang Xinyue suddenly did not dare enter.
She simply stood at the entrance, staring blankly into the palace.
Golden buildings could be seen everywhere, resplendent and magnificent, grand and imposing.
She felt like an ugly duckling from some village who had accidentally wandered into the Heavenly Palace.
"What are you here for?"
Just as Wang Xinyue was about to step inside, a soldier clad in golden armor came before her and blocked her path.
"I... I came to request an audience with His Majesty."
As though intimidated by the aura emanating from the soldier, Wang Xinyue stammered.
"Request an audience