[After enduring countless hardships, Gon's group finally managed to reach the village. The village chief, who had been guiding them, said that Alex was currently trying on clothes, and invited them to come and witness the scene.
Along the way, Gon's group remained silent as they observed everything around them. All they could see was a desolate, impoverished village, filled with ancient, hard-to-understand structures.
Many people were staring at them, those fixed gazes gnawing at them like silkworms devouring mulberry leaves, bringing with them an indescribable sense of unease.
At last, they arrived at the largest house in the village. It was exceptionally grand, completely different from the surrounding poverty.
The walls were inlaid with gold, and atop them stood statues hidden among clouds and mist, making them difficult to see clearly.
"Creak..."
The door was finally opened.
The village chief smiled. "Go on in."
