Gawain left the easily noticeable Crystal Square area, but he didn't head towards the massive palace-like building at the city center either—that enormous palace is likely where the highest authority of the Eternal Sleepers resides. Although he has high-level access in this network and has found quite a few breaches in the mind network, he doesn't intend to take unnecessary risks for now; unless it's necessary, he doesn't plan to go to places that require higher permissions.
He walked away along a beautiful path covered with fallen leaves, leaving the area where crystals were placed, and stopped in a serene garden. There were very few Eternal Sleepers active here—they seemed to be resting here as well. These evil cult followers strolled leisurely among the flowerbeds or sat on benches engaging in casual conversations, just like ordinary citizens. Without knowing the truth of this virtual world, even Gawain might have been fooled by this peaceful and harmonious appearance.
