Yanan Calendar 3585, October 12, early morning.
Quinte Island.
"Thank you, Lord Zehtti," Colin expressed his gratitude to Zehtti.
"Mm," Zehtti nodded faintly and turned to leave.
Zzzz!
A bright light streaked across the night sky, and Colin watched her figure gradually fade away, leaving no trace behind.
He withdrew his gaze and instinctively looked southward.
The pitch-black night sky was a heavy curtain, which completely concealed everything and revealed nothing.
After standing still for a moment, Colin turned and headed back towards Sisoa City behind him.
October 12, noon.
Quinte Island, Sisoa Port.
A giant three-tiered steel steamship named "Grey Whale" was moored there.
Its destination was the distant Siya Continent.
Above the grayish-white deck, the sea breeze blew gently.
Colin stood in front of the second-floor railing, gazing far south and gathering his disheveled hair.