Nanwantian Border, eastern district by the sea.
The half-open window of a bedroom on the third floor of a large seaside Chamber of Commerce building welcomed the fresh sea breeze of summer.
Inside the room, the thin white window curtains fluttered rhythmically in the wind, while the continuous crashing of the waves against the shore outside produced a soft, persistent echo, turning into a lullaby of nature.
Talia gradually opened her eyes.
She looked around at the unfamiliar yet strangely comforting environment.
Turning her head, she noticed two pairs of eyes watching her.
It was Lanci and Hyperion.
They had taken their places beside her bed, sitting on two chairs, seemingly guarding her for a long while, waiting for her to awaken.
"Tata, are you feeling okay?"
Noticing that Tata had awakened, Lanci asked with concern.
Talia nodded slightly and struggled to sit up.
