At dusk in Luen Nore, the weather was cool.
High clouds overlapped in layers, blocking most of the remaining sunlight. A gentle breeze stirred the grass and trees, while the clear air refreshed the mind.
Sitting in the fairy-driven magical carriage, Larkspur gazed at the orange-red sky, and her previously restless thoughts gradually settled down.
The carriage traveled along a bluestone road in the Mana-Free District. Since they were passing through a residential area, relatively low homes lined both sides of the road.
These residences resembled the villas of the Material Realm, most painted in white, red, or blue. Unlike those in the Material Realm, however, magical construction machinery had given these homes all sorts of unusual, distinctive forms. Some even used bizarre structures that defied physical laws, making one wonder whether they had stepped into a dream.
Along the way, they even saw a shop built over a pond. To avoid damaging the pond's original ecosystem, it was supported by only two wooden poles, with a spiral staircase built around them to connect the shop to the ground. Halfway up, the staircase even turned into an arched bridge...
The many wondrous, unique, and downright strange buildings finally lifted Lin Xiaolu's spirits a little, though she had nearly turned to ashes before. At some point, she had sat up, gripping the armrest with both hands as she silently stared at the scenery rolling past without even blinking.
Xia Liang was taking pictures, while Bai Jingxuan had fallen asleep against Larkspur because she was hungry. The carriage, which should have been somewhat noisy, was unexpectedly quiet.
"We're almost there, bosses! You can already see where you're headed!"
The fairy driver in the front rattled off a string of strange syllables. It did not sound like any language used in the Material