Abandoned Village

As Alice caught sight of the familiar figure in the distance, her face instantly lit up with joy. However, her elation swiftly faded when she noticed two ladies standing behind her brother. Her expression shifted from happiness to indifference, her gaze turning cold as she surveyed them.

"Who are they?" Alice observed her brother employing a spell to heal one of the ladies. Glancing around, she realized they were standing amidst vast meadows, stretching as far as the eye could see.

"Greetings, young lady," the two women spoke with awkwardness, their smiles tinged with bitterness, as they faced Alice's hostile gaze. Laura, who had regained some strength, also greeted Alice, gracefully lifting her skirt and bowing her head.