As the sound of gears turning on the big screen gradually faded, a brilliant ray of sunlight pierced through the layers of snow and wind, shining onto the Wildfire elevator platform.
"Everyone, welcome back to the surface."
Lu Yuan's voice rang out from the broadcasts in both shops, carrying a teasing tone that clearly relished the spectacle. "Take a deep breath and savor this free air, complete with bits of ice."
On-screen, the three-person party and Seele finally returned from the oppressive Lower District, where they had been trapped for more than a decade, to this world of ice and snow.
[March 7th: Ah, we're finally back! I'd almost forgotten what fresh air smelled like...]
[Trailblazer: What does it smell like?]
[March 7th: Like freedom... like cold... It's a little chilly. Let's get going.]
"This girl's not only got a long reaction time, her lines are hilarious too." Huo Yuhao wrapped his coat tighter in the private room.
"But this game really is immersive. Just looking at all that snow on the screen makes me feel cold."
However, just as everyone was about to enjoy the scenery of the Upper District, Dan Heng calmly poured cold water over them.
[Dan Heng: Don't you think something's missing?]
[Seele: Sampo's gone—]
[March 7th: Nope. Next topic.]
"Hahaha! That blue-haired guy ran off again, just like I thought!" Xu Sanshi slapped his thigh and burst into laughter.
"I knew it! He didn't bring us up here for any after-sales service. He was definitely afraid Oleg would catch him down there and make him do hard labor!"
Without a guide, and with the whole city hunting them down, they could only find a safehouse to lie low in.
After discussing it, they decided to follow Bronya's suggestion from her letter and visit the "famous