Northern edge of the Celestial Orbital Belt.
Not far from Silvergold Island, on the native island where the Remit people had established a semi-permanent camp.
The Church trio who had narrowly escaped death on Silvergold Island and had been brought back here by the Golden Deer, lay sprawled on their respective benches.
A week's worth of continuous adventure, relentless moral tests, and several near-death experiences had left them utterly exhausted in both body and soul.
Lying there, looking towards Silvergold Island in the distant night, they could no longer find any trace of it.
Once the window for landing on the island passed, the Secret Realm naturally concealed itself. Even if one reached its vicinity, it would be impossible to find the way onto the island.
Nearby personnel awaiting their return were anxious but to no avail; they could only wait for their own people to emerge.
