A short distance away from the magic city stood a large tree.
Perhaps something delightful had happened, as noisy bird calls could be heard overhead.
The sky had already darkened, around the time people would normally start heading home. Yet despite the hour, a crowd had gathered under that tree.
They were the people who had evacuated the city after receiving word from the mayor that the Magic Factory might collapse.
No one really understood what was going on. But they trusted the mayor who had developed the city, and decided to evacuate based on his words.
"I wonder what could have happened?"
"Beats me. But the mayor said so. He probably thinks we're better off here."
"Well, I suppose so."
Certainly, odd sounds and irregular flashing lights could be seen coming from the Magic Factory even now.
