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The great eagle descended from on high, alighting upon a lofty platform built into the trunk of the Tree of Life. With a powerful beat of its wings, it set down the trio—Wang Yu, Avia, and Noelle—before letting out a sharp cry and taking to the skies once more. It vanished into the canopy above.
"Let's ask around," Wang Yu suggested, sweeping his gaze over the unfamiliar elven city. "If Mr. Gewen was right, it shouldn't be hard to find a place to stay."
Scaffolded within the heart of the forest, this city made one thing abundantly clear: they were far beyond the borders of any human kingdom now.
The eagle Angola had dropped them off on what appeared to be a roosting platform for large creatures. It was connected to a network of walkways that led to the dwellings where the elves resided. From where they stood, they could see elven folk moving gracefully between buildings.
"Let's go," Avia said, taking Noelle's hand. The three made their way along the path toward the elven residential quarters.
Wang Yu found the elven capital less alien than he had anticipated. Aside from the construction in the trees, the layout of the city wasn't all that different from Aleisterre.
Shops and markets were clustered along the broad platforms encircling the ancient trees, while homes were scattered more freely throughout the upper branches.
There were apothecaries, blacksmiths, general stores, and bookshops—all the trappings of a city, much like those in human kingdoms.
Yet there was a distinct difference in the atmosphere. The...
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