The Snake Who Hates Sheeps - I
The City of Celestia, as the imperial capital, is of a magnitude beyond the commoner's imagination.
Even the lower city district, where the common folk reside, surpasses the noble districts of most cities within the empire in terms of splendor.
A hidden area where the upper and lower districts converge harbors the empire's largest black market.
Here, one can find everything from mundane treasures like gold, silver, and jewels, to extraordinary artifacts such as alchemical equipment, rare materials, and spell scrolls.
"This is truly astonishing!"
Seraphina, wearing a mask, gazed in awe at the bustling marketplace teeming with people: "How can there be so many people !"
"The transient population of the imperial capital is indeed remarkable," Ansel reminisced as he looked towards the end of the bustling street, "It seems to have remained unchanged from three years ago."
"Eh, Ansel, have you been here before?"