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Chapter 852
With a thunderous boom, a radiant aura of anima emerged from Gilmore’s strike, warping the space momentarily before revealing a gaping hole.
“To the outside! Gilmore instructed Lilian, Claire, Amy, and the other ladies.
They all soared through the cavernous breach and as they emerged, the intense glow of energy promptly sealed the gap. erasing its existence as if it never was,
Indeed, the hole that Gilmore had opened with anima was an enchantment.
After stepping out of the enchantment, they had thoroughly left the bounds of the Golden Tower Empire.
What met their eyes now was a
ow was a vast desert stretching as far as the eye could see.
Amy looked around in astonishment, her disbelief apparent as she turned to Gilmore, “Gilmore, where are we?
“How come I’m not aware of such a desert within the Golden Tower Empire?”
Her questioning was rooted in the assumption that they were still within the borders of the Golden Tower Empire, a land of perpetual spring and breathtaking landscapes, not of expansive deserts.
Even the Ice Clan’s Sunsbury boasted only snow–covered terrains
Her bewilderment was understandable. It was hard to believe.
Gilmore had no choice but to reveal the truth to Amy–that the Golden Tower Empire was sealed within an isolated spatial
realm.
Moreover, the power of this seal was distinctly different from other enchantments, as it kept the inhabitants of the Golden Tower Empire and the Ice Clan from leaving their enclosed world
Upon hearing Gilmore’s explanation, Army felt as if she was hearing a fantastical tale that bordered on the surreal.
The world of the Golden Tower Empire, as she knew it, was not the true expanse of the universe but merely a small corner within it.
This revelation inspired her to express a newfound resolve to Gilmore, “Gilmore, one day, I wish to show all the people of the Golden Tower Empire the world beyond our sealed realm–to see this outside world for themselves”
However, Gilmore said to her, “Actually, living in a world cut off from the rest is not without its charms.
“The world outside is full of myriad forces and dangers too numerous to count
“Even if the Golden Tower Empire doesn’t seek enmity with the outside world, there’s no guarantee that other powers won’t cover what the Empire has”
Amy nodded in agreement upon hearing Gilmore’s words.
It was true. While the Golden Tower Empire and the Ice Clan had an age–old feud, the. Empire only had one enemy to contend with.
But if the enchantment were to be broken, powers from all over could infiltrate the Golden Tower Empire, multiplying the threats it faced and significantly increasing the pressure on the Empire’s existence.
Amy understood the subtext of Gilmore’s advice.
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She nodded and said, “Y’re right. Perhaps the existence of this enchantment, sealing away the Golden Tower Empire and the lee Clan’s Sunsbury, is a providential arrangement.
“Maybe it’s for the best, rather than breaking the seal”
Gilmore nodded in approval. “It’s good that you grasp this concept
He then addressed Amy, “Now, let me show you the world outside”
Amy nodded, her heart swelling with happiness.
Claire, with arms crossed and pouting, teased, “Gilmore, it seems you’ve taken a new fiancée and forgotten all about us old- timers. You talk about showing the outside world to Anty, but not to us.”
The other ladies chimed in, playfully chiding him, “That’s right, with a new favorite, the old ones are forgotten.”
“That’s so unfair!”
Amy hadn’t anticipated stirring up such a reaction from her sisters.
She quickly tried to smooth things over, ‘My sisters, Gilmore isn’t playing favorites with me. He just thought I’d always been confined within the Golden Tower Empire and had never seen the world beyond, so he’s offering to show me around.
“This doesn’t mean he’s forgotten any of you. Please forgive Gilmore for the misunderstanding.
To Amy’s surprise, at her hasty explanation, the ladies suddenly burst into laughter.
Seeing their reaction, Amy had her lightbulb moment, “They weren’t really angry, were they?
“Were they just teasing her and Gilmore?”
At that moment, Gilmore, with a chuckle, said to Amy, “Don’t mind them. They just like to tease the newbie.”
The group laughed together, “Hahaha
Claire playfully ribbed, “Gilmore, it was just a joke, how did it become bullying the new girl, Amy?
“Still say you’re not playing favorites?”
This time, Amy joined in the laughter, now certain that Claire and the others were indeed just having a bit of fun with her and Gilmore.
In high spirits, the group left the vast desert behind, joking and laughing all the way.
A day later, they had flown out of the desert.
Another day passed, and they arrived in Eiche, toured around for a while, and then continued on their journey.
Traveling and having fun along the way, before they knew it more than ten days had flown by.
One day, Gilmore and the company of ladies entered a nation known as the Aro.
This empire in the west boasted an ancient history and, even in modern times, remained a powerful nation.
The Aro was incredibly picturesque, and they spent their time exploring its beauty.
That day, they arrived at a mountain range known as the Orbus Mountains.
The mountains they came upon were the grand spine of the Arg, stretching nearly several thousand miles and practically
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spanning the entire nation,
Virtually all of the empire’s key cities were nestled along the majestic Orbus Mountains.
The capital of the Aro itself was cradled in the heart of these maintains, thus, to all citizens, this range was revered as the backbone of their empire.
Gilmore and his companions started their journey at the eastern tip of the Orbus Mountains within the Aro
This was also where Gilmore and the others were once they arrived at Aro.
The twilight hours were upon them as the setting sun dipped behind the western slopes, casting a dusky veil over the land,
They had spent a whole day soaking in the breathtaking vistas of the range, which were nothing short of a painter’s dream.
As darkness threatened to engulf the day, Lilian turned to Gilmore and said, “Gilmore, night is nigh. Let’s see if there’s a city nearby where we can find lodging”
They could have easily spent the night in the mountains, but the ladies clearly preferred the idea of a city hotel stay- perhaps with a glass of red wine and a sizzling steak to end the day in style.
Pulling out his smartphone, Gilmore scanned the map and informed the ladies, “About fifteen miles from here, there’s a city called Saint Light.
“Shall we head there to find a hotel?”
Lilian and the others nodded in agreement.
Fifteen miles might seem a fair distance to the average person, but for these cultivators like Gilmore and her companions, it was hardly a stretch.
They left the mountains, and in just about fifteen minutes, they reached the nearby Saint Light.
But upon arrival, they were taken aback.
This city, with its towering buildings capable of housing hundreds of thousands, was a ghostly sight.
Apart from the streetlights that were on, all the buildings were shrouded in darkness. More unsettling was the complete absence of people–no one could be seen on the streets or anywhere else.
It was as if they had stumbled upon a dead city. Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.
The silence was so profound it sent shivers down their spines and made their skin crawl.
Lilian, Claire, and the rest of the women felt a tingle of dread.
Something was eerily amiss!