After leaving Minori's residence, the Queen didn't head directly back to the palace. Instead, she walked calmly to the bridge's edge and leapt gracefully into the endless mist below. As her elegant figure descended, majestic wings unfurled from her back, guiding her effortlessly through the dense clouds toward the base of the towering Parent Tree.
Beneath the mist lay a surreal and tranquil world, hidden from ordinary eyes. An intricate network of massive tree roots wove together in a natural tapestry, holding the floating cities safely above, resisting the relentless pull of the water currents that rushed around them. In the distance, a colossal whirlpool churned relentlessly, swallowing rivers and streams in an eternal, mesmerizing dance.
