Scene – Inside Secret Sky CityA guard is shown escorting Ruyo, Koshi, three soldiers, Lala, and Mega.
The city is bustling with many different races—dragonnoids, skeletons, goblins, shapeshifters, spiderfolk, and more.Everyone looks cheerful, and there are guards stationed along the roads in addition to the normal citizens.
Lala: Everyone here looks so happy. I think the leaders of this place must be really good?Guard: No doubt about it. There's no place better than this. Even if there were, I would never leave this city.Ruyo: It seems you really love your home.Guard: Absolutely.
The group finally stops in front of a tall, grand building.
Guard: You will be staying here.Koshi: Wow!The building looks massive, modern, and beautiful.
Guard: Please rest here for now. If you need help, you can contact the counter inside the building. There's also a communication stone in your rooms that you can use.Ruyo: Thank you.
The guard leaves, and the group enters the building.
Scene – Inside a mansionHima is walking through a corridor.
Ruyo (thinking): My room ended up being a bit far… room number 200. Ugh, that's really far. Anyway, I heard there are royals from other kingdoms staying here too, but I don't know them. I should just quietly rest in my room.
Suddenly, she bumps into a human.
Hima: Ah!Human: Hm? Oh, an elf. You do realize, don't you? This place isn't meant for elves like you.Hima: You—!
Before she can respond further, another voice interrupts.
Voice: And who are you to judge an elf?
Another elf steps forward.
Elf: Do you humans even know your place?(The elf looks at Hima.)Elf: You're… wait, you're—!Hima: !Elf: Do you even realize what kind of elf you are? Humans like him have no right to speak to you like this.Hima: …!
Elf: This is nothing but a stain on the name of elves.
Hima (thinking): This is "Rutu," the prince of the Gura Kingdom.
Hima (sarcastic): Hahaha, very funny. Now get lost.Rutu: Y-you!
Just then, city guards arrive.
Guard: You cannot fight here. Sir, ma'am, you were already warned about this.Hima: Sorry, but they were the ones who started it.Human: Well, I was just passing by, but this elf blocked my way.Guard: Sorry, Prince Elbut. But if you continue to use such language towards other races here, I will be forced to take action.Elbut: My apologies.Guard: And Prince Rutu, you?Rutu: Well… it wasn't much. Forget it. Hahaha. (speaks uncomfortably)Guard: Anyway, Princess Hima, please return to your room and rest.Hima: Thank you.
Hima walks away. Elbut and Rutu also leave separately.
Scene – Some hours laterInside Hima's room. She had been resting and has just woken up.
She walks over to the communication stone and speaks to the counter.
Hima: Hello, this is Princess Hima from room number 200.Counter Attendant 1: Oh, Princess Hima! Yes, how may I help you?Hima: I wanted to ask, when can I meet the King and Queen?Attendant 1: I'm sorry, but for the next 2–3 days, you won't be able to meet the King, the Queen, or any other leader.Hima: May I know why?Attendant 1: Everyone is extremely busy at the moment.Hima: I see. Then, is there anyone else available who could discuss an alliance between Secret Sky City and my kingdom?Attendant 1: Let me check… Right now, Gisha is free, but starting tomorrow, she'll be unavailable for four days.Hima: Then?Attendant 1: Princess Mera is free.Hima: I see. Then could she meet with me regarding the alliance?Attendant 1: Of course. But not today—tomorrow.Hima: Okay, thank you. I'll have a meeting with her tomorrow then.Attendant 1: Alright, I'll confirm with her and let you know.
Hima: Thank you.