As Kent appeared in the teleportation hall of the Seventh Realm, his body immediately felt the crushing weight of the gravity difference.
The force pressed down on him, but his trained body quickly adapted. His senses sharpened, heightened by the pure aura that seemed to saturate the air. The world around him felt alive, more vibrant than the Blue Planet, with the colors of the sky, land, and distant mountains more radiant and crisp. Even the air he breathed was lighter, fresher, charged with aura.
The teleportation point was located atop a towering hill, hundreds of feet above the surrounding landscape. From this vantage point, Kent could see vast stretches of land glowing in sunlight, the horizon lined with thick forests and exotic flora.
The distant mountains shine with shades of purple and blue, their peaks touching clouds. Rivers moved like threads of silver, winding their way through lush valleys. It was a realm of magic, one that seemed to pulse with aura at every turn.
Wizards clad in silver armor stood guard around the teleportation point, each of them bearing the symbol of a lion’s head on their chest plates.
“Felt surprised?” Lily’s voice broke through his thoughts, her tone casual but observant as she walked slightly ahead.
Kent glanced at her, his eyes still adjusting to the new world. “A bit. Everything here… it’s more alive, more intense. Is this your home?”
Lily smiled softly, a knowing look in her eyes as she shook her head. “No, this is the Han family’s stronghold. The Seventh Realm is vast, and its administration is surprisingly simple. The entire planet is divided into 33 nations, with one central capital under the Royal family—the Quinn family. Each nation is ruled by a different family. Those wizards with the lion symbol belong to the Quinn family.
They’re among the highest-ranking wizards in all the nations.”
Kent’s gaze shifted toward the lion-headed symbols on the guards’ armor. “And your family’s symbol?”
“The Arctic Fox,” Lily said proudly, her eyes gleaming as she continued walking. “The Han Family, who control this nation, use the VIPER serpent as their symbol. After we cross two more nations, we’ll reach my home—the Frost Nation.”
Kent nodded, absorbing her words as they began descending the steep hill. The path was carved into the mountainside, wide and lined with stone steps. As they moved, Lily continued speaking, pointing out landmarks and explaining key details about the realm.
“The Seventh Realm thrives on magic and balance,” Lily said, her voice clear against the mountain winds. “Aura flows here like rivers, and it’s purer than what you’re used to on the Blue Planet. Due to the vast availability of Aura, every structure, every city, every blade of grass is intertwined with magic.”
As they reached the base of the mountain, Lily paused and commanded a flying treasure—a massive palace-like structure that hovered just above the ground. The moment it appeared, Kent could feel the overwhelming power radiating from it, a complex array of runes glowing faintly on its surface.
“Is this moving treasure?!,” Kent muttered, staring at the hovering palace.
Lily smiled. “We use vast flying treasures for long-distance travel of soldiers. The Seventh Realm is 6 times the size of a blue planet in size and is too vast to rely on regular transport.”
Once everyone was aboard, Lily took her place at the helm, standing tall and poised as she directed the palace into motion. With a swift command, the palace lifted higher into the sky, accelerating at a speed that left the ground far below. The world outside became a blur of colors and shapes as they flew over mountains, forests, and rivers.
Kent stood at the edge of the palace, his eyes scanning the terrain below. The landscapes shifted as they flew—rolling hills gave way to jagged mountains, and thick forests parted to reveal sprawling cities and ancient ruins.
His pets—Ruby, Kavi, and Jabi—stood at the edges, equally mesmerized by the new world. The baby dragon, in particular, seemed fascinated, its small head constantly moving to take in the sights. Ruby, the Phoenix lady, stood beside Kavi, trying to stay calm, though her curiosity was evident.
“This planet is more colorful than mine.” Kent uttered while staring down.
Lily, still controlling the palace’s course, glanced over at him with a knowing smile. “We’re just getting started. There’s so much more to see.”
“So, what’s the plan?” Kent asked, tearing his eyes away from the mesmerizing landscape to focus on Lily.
“First, we’re going to the Doom Family nation. We need to surrender the Seven thousand disciples to the Royal Academy there. After that, we’ll head to my home in the Frost Nation.”
Kent raised an eyebrow. “Surrender them?”
Lily nodded, her eyes focused on the horizon ahead. “Yes, they were hired for this mission. And now, I need to report them back to the Academy.”
Kent nodded casually while passing spiritual fruits to his pets.
The palace continued to fly across the realm, crossing vast distances in a matter of minutes. Below them, the land of the Han Nation stretched on, a mix of sprawling cities, dense forests, and towering mountain ranges.
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After half a day of flight, they crossed the border of the Han family nation and entered in the Doom Nation.
After a few more hours of journey, they finally descended outside the capital city known as Eternal Night Doom. The city itself sat in an eerie twilight, its skies perpetually dim, giving it a sinister feel.
Tall, blackened stone towers loomed in the distance, and the streets below seemed to twist like serpents through the city’s heart.
Kent followed Lily who was leading the long line in front. His face was hidden behind a mask, but he could feel the eyes of the citizens drawn toward him—more specifically, to the small, baby dragon perched in his arms. The beast’s iridescent scales shimmered in the dim light, and curious gazes lingered, drawn by the rarity of such a creature.
“Stay close to me,” Lily whispered as they walked at the head of the procession. Behind them, hundreds of Royal Academy disciples and servants followed in disciplined lines, their presence enough to cause the city’s inhabitants to quickly step aside, giving them a wide path.
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Thank you for the Golden-tickets.