Meanwhile, far away on the continent of Auranel, the atmosphere surrounding the Hayes Clan Estate felt unusually heavy.
Deep within the estate grounds, an enormous transportation gate stood activated beneath the open sky, its massive circular frame glowing with layers of revolving blue runes.
Waves of mana pulsed outward at steady intervals, causing the surrounding air to distort faintly while servants and guards kept their distance from the platform.
The gate currently connected to one of the neutral trade zones near Saint Brian City, the great commercial center located at the heart of the continent of Alasker where merchants, nobles, mercenaries, and spies from every continent crossed paths daily.
In front of the gate, several members of the family had gathered to send the pair off.
Elizabeth stood quietly beside Nathaniel, though the softness in her expression carried visible reluctance.
