Hello, is this a letter addressed to Demon Fortress?

The allure of a magical artifact is ultimately very real.

Balin readily agreed to Lin Gui's request.

He didn't even pay attention to Grom's winking and hints from the side.

He nodded solemnly, his tone resolute:

"I will finish as quickly as possible."

"But I need your full cooperation."

"Your request is unusual."

"That's not a vehicle, it's more like a device that extends your abilities."

"To perfectly match your levitation and speed needs—"

"You must be involved in the debugging process yourself."

Seeing that Lin Gui was still hesitant, Balin immediately added:

"One week! I guarantee it will be finished within a week."

"You wouldn't want something you got in exchange for a semi-divine artifact that's unusable, would you?"

This reason did indeed tempt Lin Gui.

However, the system has set a time limit, and the Alliance is about to launch a purge against the half-demons...

They were all like invisible whips lashing behind them.

The vehicles can be rebuilt when we return.

Xia stood to the side, her lips slightly parted.

She wanted to say something, but ultimately no sound came out.

She simply gazed longingly at Lin Gui with her emerald green eyes.

Eve approached at the opportune moment, her voice soft:

"Let's stay for another week."

"Shia and I also want to take a closer look at this city hidden in the heart of the mountain."

Shea nodded vigorously immediately.

"Yes! They just left like that..."

"I may never have the chance to come again."

What she didn't say was—

No matter how magnificent a city-state may be, it cannot compare to the time spent with him.

The journey is nearing its end, and parting is imminent.

She will have to leave him, just like Elvia did.

This sorrow was clearly written on his face.

Eve glanced at her, then turned to Lin Gui and said gently:

"At least, let's accumulate more memories."

"It's about this city, and it's also about...ourselves."

Lin Gui looked at Xia and sighed softly.

Then, a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"actually……"

He turned his head and looked at the spectacular scene outside the door, carved into the mountainside and layered with lights.

"I'd really like to explore this place properly."

Shia's eyes lit up instantly, and she couldn't help but smile.

Eve smiled faintly, her eyes filled with warmth.

Grom burst into laughter upon seeing this, patting his chest vigorously:

"Great! I guarantee you'll have a blast this week!"

Bahrain frowned at this moment and asked in a deep voice:

"Kid, are you really determined to go to the Wailing Wall?"

"Is he like those guys who value money over their lives?"

"For the bounty our dwarf king has received?"

Lin Gui shook his head and said frankly:

"To send my companion to Avalon."

"Go to that free city where she can live freely and doesn't have to hide her identity."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Bahrain with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Perhaps this powerful lord of the fortress knows something?

Bahrain's response, however, made his heart sink.

"Avalon?"

Bahrain frowned, trying hard to recall.

"Within the Wailing Wall... there are only swallowed ruins..."

"What city-states are left that are still alive?"

He stared at Lin Gui with sharp eyes.

"Human boy, are you sure that place really exists?"

"You haven't been scammed, have you?"

"That godforsaken place has nothing but evil spirits and demons."

These words were like cold water, leaving Shia stunned on the spot.

Actually, she had always had a question in her heart.

Why is Lin Gui so certain that Avalon exists?

She herself had only heard the name from ethereal nursery rhymes.

Nursery rhymes... can they be taken seriously?

Xia moved closer to Lin Gui, her voice very soft:

"Lin Gui, Avalon... is he really there?"

"I remember you, back then, it seems you also heard about the rumors from me..."

She suddenly recalled the scene from the day they first met.

He took it seriously, even though I had only mentioned it casually.

Then he took her across the rift valley and through the deep sea.

We traveled all the way to the northernmost edge of this continent.

I hadn't thought about it much before, but looking back now...

This decision seems rather hasty.

Lin Gui simply smiled, his expression calm.

Whether it exists or not, we'll know soon enough.

His gaze shifted to Eve.

Eve responded with a faint smile.

Then, she raised her eyes and looked into the distance.

Those mysterious eyes seemed to pierce through the rock walls and darkness.

It was thrown straight into the depths of the Wall of Sighs, that legendary land.

The next few days flew by.

During the day, Lin Gui followed Balin to the forging workshop to test vehicles.

In the evening, Xia excitedly dragged him away to wander around the city of Shield.

This city nestled in the mountains is far larger than it appears.

The passageways meander like a maze, with taverns, workshops, and markets hidden within the layered caves.

Shea was curious about everything, her silver hair dancing in the firelight.

The sea demons attacked the city walls once again.

With Grom's permission, the Forest Ghost climbed onto the defensive platform.

He took control of those heavy magic crystal cannons.

Outside the cannon barrel, a dark mass of demons swarmed in like ants.

Ugly limbs were intertwined, and screams filled the air.

Lin Gui steadily pulled the trigger.

"boom--!!!"

A deafening explosion tore through the air.

The flames instantly engulfed the hideous figures.

Shea stood on the nearby gun emplacement.

The blast wave lifted her long, silvery-white hair.

Instead of dodging, she burst into laughter.

The laughter was clear, cheerful, and unrestrained.

The surrounding dwarf warriors couldn't help but glance at them.

The dwarven territory is not far from the Elf Forest.

They had seen all sorts of elves.

The proud high elves, the aloof night elves, and the kind forest elves.

Every single one of them was elegant and aloof.

But the silver-haired elf before them was completely different.

She was like a white horse that had broken free of its reins.

Free, vibrant, and with emotions readily apparent.

This frankness is particularly suited to the nature of dwarves.

The post office was also officially completed in the past few days.

In fact, it was already completed the day Lin Gui left.

But the dwarf foreman who was leading the group felt guilty.

They felt they were getting a great deal for exchanging a few pieces of fresh meat for such a simple project.

So he and his men worked hard to expand the business.

When the sign for "7 Copper Coin Post Office" was hung above the door.

The originally agreed-upon two-story wooden building.

It has been transformed into a spacious and sturdy four-story stone building.

News of the post office's opening, along with the letters from the Stoneheart Clan and the story of the Forest Ghost, spread.

It quickly caused a sensation throughout the entire city of Jian Dun.

The post office was crowded with dwarves from morning till night.

They looked up at the huge route map on the wall.

Looking at those distant city-state names marked with colorful thumbtacks.

Everyone stared wide-eyed in amazement.

What they found even more unbelievable was the price, which was practically given away for free.

Eve volunteered to take on the role of post office manager during this period.

She sat quietly behind the sturdy wooden table, registering, receiving mail, and organizing.

Her movements were gentle yet swift, and a faint smile always played at the corners of her lips.

Under her gentle urging.

Lin Gui and Xia had a few rare days of alone time.

They wandered through the cave alleyways, savoring the dwarfs' signature roasted mushrooms and ale.

Occasionally, we would sit side by side on the high observation deck, watching the flickering flames of the furnace below.

Days passed by one by one.

In the blink of an eye, in that steamy forging workshop in Bahrain.

Lin Gui's vehicle has entered the final assembly stage.