As the sun dipped below the horizon, it seemed to bleed vibrant hues of crimson and violet across the skies of Astheria.
The evening air was thick with enticing aromas,freshly roasted bread mingled with smoke from bustling street vendors, while a faint metallic tang hinted at mana engines humming quietly throughout the city.
Yet, beneath this ordinary calm, danger lurked unseen,like a snake slithering through tall grass.
It had been five long days since the last ambush.
Five days filled with tense silence. Five days where Felix remained vigilant, watching and preparing for what was to come.
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The commercial zone in Wulleamp District buzzed with life as always.
Crystal lamps illuminated the streets, casting a warm glow against the sleek glass walls of the latest Morningstar Store.
Inside, laughter echoed,families delighted by magical appliances, children eagerly reaching out to touch the glowing panels of the Tideweave Spinner.