Chapter 88. Kumba village
One bummer about using my Dimensional Door is that it always returns me to the exact spot where I activated it. So, appearing back in the academy toilets, Kira and I walked off as he led the way, heading southwest—somewhere I’d never gone before. I’d traveled south once for a field trip, then north to Zephandria and the Felmora Kingdoms. This world was vast, and I still had so much more to explore.
We walked for about an hour, approaching a towering mountain. The air here was different from any forest I had encountered before—richer, filled with the damp scent of soil, the soft rustling of leaves, and the occasional chirping of birds. It was peaceful.
The landscape was dominated by endless stretches of bamboo trees. Then, Kira suddenly stopped and tapped a sequence of specific spots beneath a massive rock at the mountain’s base. Moments later, a hidden tunnel split open.
I gasped in shock. Kira smirked. "This is the power of geomancy, my friend. It’s all the Grandmaster’s doing."
"Incredible. Geomancy is incredible," I muttered, still in awe.
We stepped inside, and the rock sealed behind us.
After walking through the tunnel for a while, a light appeared ahead. Kira smirked. "Welcome to Kumba—a village hidden within the mountains."
When we finally emerged, I gasped. It felt like I had stepped into an entirely different world. The cave was vast than Ihad imagined, with an open space above that allowed sunlight to filter in. Clouds drifted in the distance, casting shadows over the terrain.
But what truly captivated me were the structures built into the cave itself. The houses were breathtaking—designed in a style that almkst looked like ancient Chinese architecture. A river flowed with crystal-clear water, and vibrant green vegetation flourished around it.
Since space was limited, the fields were layered on terraces, one above the other. Long bamboo gardens stood tall, arranged like stacked beds, with some plants growing on the upper levels while others thrived below.
"Kira! It’s Brother Kira!"