The Dragon Monarch

ARES HEARTH'S POV:

A cold tingle spread through my body as I emerged on the other side of the blue portal, my eyes widening at the stunning sight before me.

"So this is Lares," I muttered subconsciously, the words of awe escaping my mouth. Giant floating islands that hung above golden-white clouds. The land-masses seemed to have a mind of their own as they approached the small stretch of earth that supported the entrance to the mystical world. 

The large group of adventurers appeared behind me, all of them as baffled as I was. I remembered Selena's reactions when we asked her to open the portal, something clearly off with how she acted. It was almost like she wanted to open the gate...

"Bring the rest of the army," I ordered cautiously. The islands had already interconnected, forming a massive plain of smooth grass. The ground was connected seamlessly, so much so that it was impossible to tell at a glance that it was formed of multiple islands.