A massive portal, standing twenty meters tall, towered at the center of a wide, bright blue platform. Light from glowing crystals beneath the floor reflected softly onto the transparent ceiling above, creating an atmosphere that felt both grand and alien.
Every few moments, the portal would flash with a burst of energy, and figures would emerge—some humanoid, others not. Elves with long ears, scaled dragonfolk walking upright, serpent-like beings, even rooted figures with bodies resembling plants appeared in succession.
Amid this diversity, two figures stepped out without fanfare—Lein and Efan. They exited the portal with calm strides, landing on the platform like ordinary travelers, though the aura around them hinted at something far more significant. Lein observed their surroundings with sharp yet relaxed eyes.
