Polar Tang

North Blue, Slowa Island, Happy Town.

This town had a tragic past. It had once been completely destroyed by a band of vicious pirates, with devastating civilian casualties.

When the survivors rebuilt their home, they made a vow: to make this a place that would "bring joy, warmth, and acceptance to everyone."

A huge wooden sign stood at the town entrance, bearing those words. The lettering had faded somewhat, but it was still clearly legible.

Here, neither fugitives, outcasts abandoned by the world, nor strange people carrying secrets would face discrimination or rejection.

As long as they followed the town's most basic rules, anyone could find a place here.

In the afternoon, gentle sunlight spilled across the cobblestone streets. The townspeople leisurely went about their business, cheerful music drifted from the tavern, and children chased each other around the square.

Dawn appeared at the town entrance with his arm around Viola. She wore a long purple dress, her long hair gathered into an elegant bun behind her head, and her face was radiant with a happy smile.

After spending the past few months together, Viola had completely fallen for Dawn's charm.

At first, she had only followed him because she had no other choice. But gradually, she realized that she could no longer leave this man.

The moment they entered town, they drew curious yet friendly looks from the residents. Dawn's height would have made him conspicuous in many places, but the people here merely offered kind smiles. No one pointed at him, and no one showed fear or disgust.

Dawn stopped a middle-aged woman who was hanging laundry. "Excuse me, where does Mr. Wolf live?"

The woman wiped her hands and enthusiastically pointed toward the eastern side of town. "That old stubborn Wolf? He lives at the very eastern