Cane, Dani, Ai, and Heera continued down the illuminated streets, weaving through clusters of players as the central city fully shifted into its nighttime mode.
They all had to admit that the central city was beautiful and much more detailed than any other server they had seen. The videos online did not do this place justice.
Heera walked beside him with purposeful steps, her hand still loosely holding onto his sleeve as if making sure he didn't wander away again.
Dani had his hands behind his head, stretching casually as if the earlier chaos had never happened.
Ai walked quietly behind them, her expression calm but distant, her eyes scanning the surroundings like she was committing every detail to memory.
The moment felt almost peaceful-until the system voice erupted overhead.
[Attention all registered participants.
Please proceed immediately to the Central Plaza.
The Mage Championship opening ceremony is about to begin.]
Cane froze for half a second.
