The beast of burden traversed the marketplace, slowly heading towards the area beyond the port.
Meanwhile, Fang Hong was preoccupied with thoughts of what had transpired earlier, paying little attention to the changing scenery around him.
Before long, 'Biergo' halted outside an estate.
The Istania-style estate was nestled within an oasis beyond the port, enveloped in lush greenery that partially hid a long white sand wall, with a shimmering lake in the distance. Through the slender branches of the sand rong trees, a golden domed roof appeared faintly, contrasting against the gray-white dunes at the horizon.
No one had expected such a scenic location on the desert's edge, prompting a chorus of exclamations.
