Garin: "We've arrived."

  Kaiser: "When we were above, I saw a statue in the middle of the city. I want to see it up close, so see you all later."

  Mary: "From what I remember, there's a wedding today, so if you're looking for a place to have some sweets, you can eat cake there."

  Leo: "But we’re not invited."

  Mary: "You just have to pretend."

  Brika: "Is flying allowed?"

  Mary: "Of course."

  Brika: "Good."

  Kyotai: "Where do these waterfalls lead?"

  Mary: "There are many gaps where the water falls, so the water flows into them and rises back up."

  Kyotai: "I'll go check it out."

  Neron: "I'm going to explore the city. Damian, are you coming with me?"

  Damian: "Of course."

  Sai: "I'm going to look for a restaurant."

  Arian: "I'll come with you."

  Kani & Kano: "Us too."

  Zalin: "I'll go with you, Kyotai."

  Kyotai: "You're not welcome."

  Zalin: "Whatever..."

  Garin: "I'm curious about the statue too, so I'll go with you, Kaiser."

  Kaiser: "If you were a girl, that would be better."

  Garin: "Seriously..."

  Hakan: "Where should I go to find the casino?"

  Mary: "I'll take you. Itor, come with me. After we drop off Hakan, we'll head to the Mercury Vault."

  Itor: "Alright."

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  Karez: "I want to come with you too. I want to see the Mercury Vault."

  Mary: "Alright."

  Brika flies with her wings to get a better view of the city from above. Kyotai and Zalin head toward the waterfalls. Neron and Damian explore the city. Sai, Arian, Kani, and Kano go to find food. Kaiser and Garin head to the statue. Mary, Hakan, Itor, and Karez go to the casino.

  Beatrix: "What should we do?"

  Leo: "It seems we have no idea what we want to do."

  Beatrix: "I want to explore, but I'm already tired."

  Leo: "Me too."

  Beatrix: "Didn't Mary mention a wedding?"

  Leo: "Yeah."

  Beatrix: "Why don’t we go there?"

  Leo: "Good idea. Let's go."

  The two of them set off to find the wedding.

  Kinto: "I’m all alone… I guess I’ll go see the statue too."

  Neron and Damian were walking through the city until they found themselves in front of a large fountain.

  Daemon: "What is this fountain?"

  Neron: "It says,'Memorial of the Living Dead, The Elfs Whale, Miracle.'"

  Daemon: "He must have his own story."

  A man speaks to them: "Indeed, he has his own story. Would you like me to tell it to you?"

  Daemon: "We don’t mind. I’m Damian."

  Neron: "And I’m Neron."

  The man replies: "I'm Emory. Nice to meet you."

  Neron & Damian: "Nice to meet you too."

  Emory: "This fountain was built 250 years ago. There was a whale that lived beneath the Elfs City and carried it on its back.

  He was enormous due to a genetic mutation.

  The elfs gave the whale a name. Because of his massive size, they called him Miracle.

  But when he reached 200 years old, Miracle died. It was a sad day for the entire city.

  His corpse was still holding up the city, but of course, it wouldn’t last forever.

  With the help of a woman named Narin, we were able to take the whale’s body and bury it above, in one of the forests.

  His grave is near the city, so people always visit him.

  And of course, thanks to Narin’s help, supports were built for the entire city.

  After the whale died, this fountain was built as a memorial—Miracle’s Fountain."

  Neron: "He was a hero."

  Daemon: "His memory will last forever."

  Emory: "We elfs will always be proud of him."

  After a moment of silence, Daemon speaks: "May I ask your age?"

  Emory: "2,019 years."

  Neron and Daemon are shocked.

  Neron: "How…"

  Emory: "My ability is immortality."

  Kaiser and Garin arrived at the city center. The statue was enormous and made of gold.

  Garin: "What did this woman do to deserve a statue like this?"

  Kaiser: "It must have been something very important."

  Garin: "There's something written on the statue:'Here stands the statue of the Great human, Narin.'"

  Kaiser: "Who is she?"

  Garin: "I read about her. She helped the elves 250 years ago and died two years after helping them. That’s why this statue was built."

  As Garin and Kaiser talk, Kinto arrives.

  Kinto: "It's much bigger up close."

  Garin: "You’re curious about the statue too?"

  Kinto: "You could say that."

  Kinto notices a golden plaque beside the statue. He steps closer to read the inscription.

  The plaque reads:

  "A person dies when they are forgotten."

  The words of the one who will never be forgotten—Han.

  Kinto: What a statement. I wonder who that is.

  After wandering through the city for a while, Mary and the others reached the casino. Hakan entered while the other three continued toward the Mercury Vault.

  Sai, Arian, Kani, and Kano found a restaurant and started eating.

  Arian: "Where did you get the money?"

  Sai: "I saved half of the monthly allowance the academy gives us."

  Kani: "Half the allowance? That’s impressive. I could never do that. Most of the time, I spend it all in the first week."

  Sai: "How do you make it through the rest of the month?"

  Kani, trying to provoke her brother, says: "Thanks to my lovely brother, Kano."

  Kano: "I should cut you off…"

  Leo and Beatrix arrived at the wedding venue. They sat at a table, watching everyone while eating the cake that was served.

  Beatrix: "This cake is delicious."

  Leo: "Very. If the chef is a woman, I want to marry her."

  Beatrix: "I hope it’s a man, because I want to marry him."

  Leo: "It’s strawberry cake."

  Beatrix: "No, it’s banana cake."

  Leo: "Are you sick? It’s obviously strawberry cake."

  Beatrix: "Let me taste it."

  Beatrix tries a piece from Leo’s plate.

  Beatrix: "Yours tastes like strawberry."

  Leo: "Let me try yours."

  Leo takes a bite from Beatrix’s plate.

  Leo: "Yours actually tastes like banana."

  Beatrix: "Did they bake a cake with more than one fruit?"

  Leo: "I think so!"

  They continue eating until the musicians start playing a soft melody. The men begin asking the women to dance.

  With a gentle smile, Beatrix asks: "Do you prefer eating or dancing?"

  Leo replies calmly: "Both, if it's with the right person."

  Beatrix, in a teasing tone: "And who would be the right person for you?"

  Leo stands up, kneels on one knee, and says: "Hmm... Let’s find out. Maybe you?"

  Beatrix blushes slightly but smiles.

  Leo: Relax, I’m joking.

  Beatrix: I didn’t care about what you said anyway. I was just playing along.

  Leo laughs, and when Beatrix sees him laughing, she starts laughing too.