Chapter 635: Nick
Max followed Aria and Elias through the radiant, rune-lit streets of the floating city known as Bridge City—a name that made perfect sense the moment he stepped into it.
Suspended high above the Lower Domain, yet still beneath the grandeur of the Middle Domain, Bridge City served exactly as its name implied: a bridge between two vastly different worlds.
As Aria had explained, this city wasn’t just a checkpoint or a transit hub; it was a symbol of unity between domains, governed by none other than the four major families of the Four God Nation.
Each family held sway over a quadrant of the city, maintaining a delicate balance of power, much like they did across the entire planet of Acaris—though, here, the scale was far more contained and manageable.
The walls were etched with protective runes that shimmered subtly with power, and grand spires reached toward the hollow sky above like monuments of ancient prestige.
As Max walked through the city’s heart, he observed the people living here—not warriors or high-ranking guardians, but everyday men, women, and children. Market stalls bustled, laughter echoed in the air, and even schools stood at the corners of plazas.
Surprised by this contrast, Max had asked Aria why a place meant to be militarized felt so... normal. She told him that long ago, when the guardians were first established, Bridge City was designed as a forward command base, a bulwark against intrusions—whether from below or above.
But centuries passed, and those stationed here settled down. Branch families from the Four God Nation made it their permanent home, and the city’s rigid, militaristic skeleton was slowly filled with the rhythm of civilian life.
It wasn’t just a stronghold anymore. It had become a home. A haven in the sky. And despite its origins rooted in vigilance and war, it now pulsed with a quiet, peaceful energy that Max hadn’t expected—but deeply respected.