Chapter 984: Old Friends
They flew over the forests on the outskirts. Every so often, four or five houses stood not far apart amid the hills, with gardens, swimming pools, and hedges trimmed into mazes scattered around them.
Beyond the forest, the outline of Emangria reappeared.
The afternoon sun blazed overhead, making the city's white bricks and red tiles gleam. It was like a shattered silver mirror dropped among the trees—beautiful, yet dangerous.
"Is that downtown?" Eucali asked.
"Yes."
"Can we fly over and take a look?"
"No," the teacher said. "You need to notify them in advance to enter downtown, and you can only fly in after you're approved."
Eucali sighed softly. She drew her gaze back into the cabin and suddenly noticed a camera at her side.
"Is this camera yours?"
"Yes."
"Can I try it?"
"Haha, go ahead!"
Eucali switched on the camera and aimed its lens at the golden land in the distance.
Emangria...
One day, I'll fly across your skies.
That evening, Hesta returned with a large pile of takeout. Everyone gathered around the table and talked about what had happened over the past few days.
Eleven and Kiki had not gone to school for over three weeks. Though Hesta had found them a new language teacher to come teach District 3 Language the day after they withdrew from their previous school, it could not compare to a school environment. Eucali asked whether Hesta had thought of a solution. Hesta said not to worry; she was preparing to solve the problem at its root, but she needed a little time.
Ligo brought up the safe zone Simoya had mentioned some time ago and asked whether Hesta knew about it. Hesta thought for a long while, then said it sounded vaguely familiar. Only Eucali carefully