Vol. 4 - Chapter 4

To Ash's eyes though, it was a city in name only. There were no tall buildings or gates like what she was used to. Instead, it looked like there was a collection of small cabins in the distance.  How many people even live there?  She wondered. 

The overbearing sun was harsh on Ash's skin and she already found herself sweating, wiping some of that salty liquid off of her forehead with her right wrist. 

"The city of magic," Metsumi said with a dreamy tone. "The forgotten city, the city of the sands. So many names and it earns all of them." 

"Yeah? Well, let's hope the 'city of magic' won't let us down..." Ash muttered in response as the two continued until, eventually, the canyon made itself evident. And, Ash couldn't help but take a look down the trench. 

"Careful," Metsumi told her. "I'm guessing that if you fall in, you'll die no matter what level you are."