Chapter 2177 Arrival
[You have arrived at Utopia City]
The Ouroboros spaceship finally arrived at their destination. The vast skyline of Utopia City stretched out before them, a bustling metropolis of advanced technology and diverse cultures. Shinta stepped out first, her eyes wide with excitement. "I am back!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with anticipation. Emery and the others followed closely behind her.
Among their party were Annara, Ronan, Master Bob, and a group of Ouroboros experts led by a grand magus elder. It was an official visit, and their arrival had been anticipated by the Zodiac faction. They were greeted by the newly advanced Grand Magus Heorgar, appointed by the faction to assist with the Ouroboros task.
"Welcome to Utopia City," Heorgar said warmly, his gaze briefly lingering on Emery and Shinta. He couldn't help but smile at the sight of the father and daughter walking side by side, witnessing their bond in person was heartwarming. Heorgar stepped forward, his demeanor professional yet friendly. "We have your lodging prepared," he continued. "I will lead you to it."
Knowing that the group would spend a few days preparing for the sites, Emery and Shinta decided to return to the academy instead. Annara, aware that she had no permit to stay at the academy, opted to remain with the group while assisting Heorgar with their tasks.
Ronan, ever curious expressed interest in seeing the academy. "Senior, you can enter with my visitor pass," Emery offered
The three of them stepped through the portal and arrived at the Alpha Academy. The cool, breezy air greeted them, and the sight of the towering mountains filled the horizon. Around them, acolytes bustled about, engaged in their daily routines, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the academy.
Ronan surveyed the scene with a discerning eye, nodding in satisfaction. "So they built the academy in this place..." he mused as if he recognized the place.
Emery glanced at Ronan, curious. "Have you been here before, Senior?"
Ronan smiled enigmatically. "A long time ago, this planet held a different significance. It's impressive to see how it has transformed into this..."
"Do you want to schedule an appointment to meet the headmaster?" Urix asked.
"Yes, please," Shinta replied without hesitation.
"Alright, we will get back to you as soon as we have the date"
The girl didn't hesitate to let go of all the top hall privileges to stay with her father. As for Emery, he still bore a certain animosity toward Lucius. He couldn't help to worry that Lucius might have ulterior motives, especially now knowing Shinta's unique lineage.
As for the loss of privileged access to the Origin Stone room, Emery bore no such concerns. With Shinta's proficiency in darkness elements, he had a better alternative in mind: the Khaos space. This mysterious dimension, rich with darkness energy, could provide Shinta with the training she needed.
With her inquiries handled, Emery turned to Shinta and asked, "Are you going back to your hall or...?"
Shinta interrupted him, saying, "No, I am coming with you..."
Emery nodded and then turned to Urix, introducing the full moon magus beside him. "This is my Senior Ronan. He needs a visitor pass... I think he's also interested in having a tour of the academy."
"Yes, I can help with that," Urix replied, already starting to process the visitor pass.
Emery glanced at Ronan. "Senior, you can find us later, when you are done."
After being followed around for days, Emery finally saw a chance to escape from the ever-watchful serpent elder. He knew that even with a visitor pass, Ronan would not be able to enter the inner halls. Taking advantage of this, Emery swiftly cast a portal, and both he and Shinta disappeared through it.
Unbeknownst to Emery, Ronan was indeed interested in exploring the academy. His curiosity was particularly piqued by a certain place somewhere inside the mountain.