Pero and Kuzan left the place where Golden Lion had fallen and once again set off for Elbaf.
Pero could already clearly sense Elbaf's territory.
The enormous ice floe carried them at last to the legendary land of Giants.
Elbaf.
The moment they flew within the island's bounds, an air of bold grandeur swept over them.
As the two entered Elbaf's domain, everything challenged their understanding of the world.
The enormous forest, the strange plants as large as mountains, and the World Tree towering between heaven and earth in the distance-everything was many times larger than its counterparts as they knew them.
"What an outrageous sight," Kuzan said, somewhat awestruck, beside Pero.
Pero said nothing, merely turning his gaze toward the center of the island.
Through his senses, he could "see" a great many life signatures in the island's center.
He guided the ice floe slowly toward them.
Elbaf.
The royal city.
Yet another grand banquet was being held in the square at the center of the royal city.
Thousands of Giant warriors, dozens or even a hundred meters tall, sat together, devouring roasted Sea Kings and drinking strong liquor by the bowlful as they cheered loudly for their prince, Loki, and his coming-of-age trial.
"Long live Prince Loki!"
"Elbaf's strongest warrior!"
Just as the banquet reached its height, two "tiny" figures descended from the sky.
Pero and Kuzan landed at the edge of the square.
Two immense life signatures intruded upon the Giants' banquet, drawing their attention.
Every gaze present converged on the two uninvited guests.
"Hmm? A Tontatta?"
"No, the other one... isn't that the former Marine Admiral, Kuzan?"
"What are they doing here?"
The Giants were filled with wariness.
To outsiders, Elbaf was a forbidden zone for living beings. Over the years, many people who had