Chapter 254: Heaven and Hell
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The nature of the eighty-first layer had been a hot topic of conversation in the Live Dungeon community back in the day. Unlike the nature-infused landscapes that had marked their journey up to this point, this new domain welcomed players with the cryptic location name of ‘Light and Darkness.’ The layout, too, was a marked departure from what they had grown accustomed to.
“Whoaaa, it’s so pretty!”
Hannah’s exclamation rang out as soon as they set foot on the layer. Her eyes, wide with wonder, drank in the scene before her — a breathtaking array of jewel-toned flowers, their petals glistening in the soft embrace of sunlight. It was a vision plucked straight from the pages of a fairy tale, where peace and beauty reigned unchallenged.
For a moment, Tsutomu and Xeno stood in quiet admiration, the unexpected vista catching them off guard, though their reaction was more tempered compared to Hannah’s childlike delight. In stark contrast, Leleia and Amira observed the idyllic landscape with an air of unease, their faces betraying their distaste.
“…If I hadn’t read the news, maybe I could appreciate this more,” Xeno mused aloud. “Judging by Hannah’s reaction… she probably didn’t bother to even skim it, did she?”
“Probably not,” Tsutomu replied with a hint of amusement in his voice. “Let’s just… let her enjoy herself.”
Xeno cast a sympathetic look at Hannah, who was now fully absorbed in picking one of the jewel-like flowers. Tsutomu, his expression dancing with a mischievous smile, offered no further comment as they continued along the flower-strewn path, advancing deeper into the layer.
“Ooh! Is that one of Sylph’s friends?”