"Come on, let's check it out!" Felix said with a bright smile as he led Nixie into the impressive office building.
He pushed open the grand entrance, and they stepped inside.
What greeted them was nothing short of breathtaking, a vast lobby that seemed to stretch endlessly.
The floor was adorned with pristine white marble tiles, intricate golden patterns weaving along the edges like delicate lace.
Towering white pillars stood majestically throughout the space, each one embellished with ornate designs that caught the eye.
Around the lobby were expansive reception desks, all crafted from elegant white marble.
At the center of it all was a stunning fountain featuring an exquisite stone statue, surrounded by fine couches and tastefully arranged tables adorned with vibrant flowers in every corner.
"Wow! Big bro, this place is absolutely beautiful!" Nixie exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with wonder.
Felix chuckled softly. "Let's head upstairs." With that, he guided her to a corner where ten sleek silver doors lined up neatly. Each door had buttons beside it.
"What are those doors?" Nixie asked, curiosity lighting up her face.
"Those are elevators," Felix explained enthusiastically. "They can take us to any floor we want! Just press the number on those buttons," he pointed out.
Nixie nodded eagerly. "Okay! Is this like the wooden elevators at our restaurant?"
"Exactly! But these are much more advanced," Felix replied with a grin.
Standing before one of the elevators, he pressed a button.
With a cheerful ding, the doors slid open invitingly as they stepped inside.
Nixie's curiosity peaked as she examined her surroundings while Felix pressed the button for seventy, the top floor of their new office building.
As they ascended rapidly, Nixie's eyes widened in amazement. "Big bro, are we going up already?"
"Yes! Just a few seconds more," Felix assured her.
Before long, they arrived at their destination; the elevator doors opened to reveal an expansive space—big and airy but currently empty.
"Come on! Let's see your office!" Felix said cheerfully as he walked forward with Nixie trailing behind him.
They approached a separate door at the end of the floor and entered to find an impressive office fully equipped for success: a sturdy desk, an executive chair fit for royalty, shelves filled with books lining one wall, potted flowers adding life to corners, and even an aquarium showcasing colorful fish swimming gracefully about.
"This is incredible!" Nixie exclaimed as she took in every detail, the elegant decor radiated sophistication and warmth.
"What do you think? Do you like it?" Felix asked with genuine interest.
"Isn't it amazing?" Nixie exclaimed, standing behind the desk and gazing out through the expansive glass windows. "From here, you can see so much of Astheria! The view is simply breathtaking."
As she looked out over the vast landscape, tiny dots of buildings dotted the horizon. Below her lay a complete panorama of the industrial base, truly a perfect sight.
Turning around with curiosity, she asked Felix, "Big bro, how did you manage to build such a stunning glass structure?"
Felix replied with a playful smirk, "Let's just say our construction workers are top-notch."
In reality, constructing an entire skyscraper from glass was unheard of in this world. Felix had utilized his system to create this office space.
The of this world have never seen anything like it, a towering building made entirely of glass, and while it might attract attention, that was exactly what Felix wanted.
He aimed to make a statement as he prepared to venture into new industries.
Felix chuckled softly, "As I mentioned before, it's hard to put everything into words right now. But trust me, you'll see soon enough."
"Well, it's your decision," Nixie replied with a resigned shake of her head. "You can do whatever you want."
"Good!" Felix beamed. "I promise I'm not doing anything that won't benefit me."
Nixie's brow furrowed slightly as she looked at him. "I hope this turns out to be a good thing."
Her trust in Felix was unwavering; after all, he had pulled them all from the depths of poverty and transformed their lives for the better.
Without Felix, she often wondered where they would be today, lost and uncertain.
Nixie felt a wave of gratitude wash over her as she reflected on how far Felix had brought them all.
She, along with Trinity, Gwendolyn, and Brixton Zephyr, owed their transformed lives to him.
No longer burdened by worries about food, clothing, or shelter, they had stepped into a new world as Mana Cultivators, something that once seemed impossible.
Their lives had completely shifted from the brink of despair to newfound prosperity.
Just thinking about what could have happened if they didn't meet Felix sent shivers down Nixie's spine.
She shook her head to dispel the dark thoughts and turned to Felix, faint tears shimmering in her eyes.
Her gaze was warm and gentle, accompanied by a heartfelt smile that lit up her face.
"Huh!" Felix blinked in surprise at the emotion radiating from Nixie.
"Nixie, is everything alright? Are you okay?" he asked, concern etched across his features.
Nixie nodded and quickly wiped away the tears threatening to spill over. "Big bro, thank you," she said softly, her smile unwavering.
"Thank me for what?" Felix replied, puzzled by her sudden gratitude.
"Stop pretending! You know exactly what I mean," Nixie teased playfully while rolling her eyes.
Felix chuckled and rubbed his nose before stepping closer to ruffle her soft pink hair affectionately. "No need to thank me; after all, we're family."
"Yeah... Family," Nixie echoed with a cute smile that warmed Felix's heart.
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MGAD:
Life is full of surprises, just like the weather! One minute it's sunny, and the next, you're caught in a downpour.
Ever thought about how the people you bump into along your journey could either lift you up or bring you down?
It's wild to think that nothing ever goes exactly as we plan.
At some point, life throws unexpected twists our way that can leave us feeling a bit off balance.
But isn't that what makes life so interesting? Not everything unfolds according to our blueprints, and that's perfectly okay!
Embracing these surprises can lead to incredible opportunities and experiences we never imagined.
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