I don't think any of the state protectors spent much time on video games, so Nyssa's victory was only threatened by the other two fairies…
"So this is the capital," I looked at the view from the taxi's window. Since I was registered as a player in Nyssa's team, I flew over with her, and the other two fairies were too busy finding new sources of income anyway.
The car ride continued as we moved deeper into the heart of Beijing. The sprawling city buzzed with life—people packed the streets, bicycles darted between cars, and the towering buildings reflected the glow of neon signs and billboards advertising everything from the latest tech gadgets to beauty products.
Nyssa glanced out of the window, her blue eyes tracing the unfamiliar skyline. Despite her outward calm, I could tell she was absorbing everything. "This city is… crowded," she said quietly, her lips barely moving.
