Chase leaped nimbly from one building to the next until he reached the commotion. To his disappointment, he discovered that the person in the center of the gathering wasn't Cloris; instead, it was just two intoxicated individuals engaged in a brawl.
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A few minutes earlier, when Cloris was separated from Chase, she was led to an uncharted part of the settlement. It was only then that she realized there was another hill behind the settlement, concealed from view until one was close enough to see it. Cloris marveled at this strange phenomenon.
Upon approaching, she noticed a staircase leading up to a city made entirely of shimmering gold. It was a breathtaking sight, a city with towering skyscrapers, ornate palaces, and intricate bridges, all exuding a dazzling brilliance in the sunlight. The hill provided a panoramic view of the lush landscape below, complete with rolling hills and a pristine river.
