Three days later, after preparing their supplies, Ard, Eva, and the others were ready to leave. They waited in front of the gate to Bromir and Lugerna's house, standing before the Kingdom of Grimgrath's zeppelin. Elmer intended to escort them as far as the entrance of the ancient ruins to the west—a place the townspeople considered sacred and haunted, said to be the resting place of restless spirits from ancient times that occasionally disturbed the city.
Luca stood at the front with Ard and Eva, while Bromir, Lugerna, and their three children embraced Gigi for a final goodbye. After letting go of the hug,
"Papa... Mama... big brothers...big sister... I'm going," Gigi said, clutching the straps of her bag.
"Yeah, stay healthy, and don't forget us," said Erdin and Ardin, her twin older brothers, as they patted Gigi's head.
"I won't, brothers," Gigi replied cheerfully.
