"After the cataclysm hundreds of years ago, humans retreated and eventually migrated here in the Desolate Continent."
"According to what I know, the Desolate Continent was the biggest continent in the whole world. However, since its resources were scarce and this continent was filled with dangerous animals, it gradually beca a continent that could not be inhabited by humans."
Agreeing to his words, Sylvia nodded her head gently. This was also discussed during her compulsory education when she was still a child, so she was a little familiar with this information.
"However, it was this sa inhabited continent that beca the last salvation of humans. And they succeeded in doing so, even with a lot of sacrifices," he continued.
Sylvia agreed. The amount of sacrifices just for humans to retreat successfully in the Desolate Continent was imasurable.
In fact, so humans and summoners in Serene City would even think that they were the only human survivors, and those who broke away from their group had t their demise in the claws of beasts during those chaotic tis.
After all, even before the cataclysm, the Desolate Continent was already a dangerous place. It was only normal for them to assu that sothing terrible had happened to the people who went deeper into the continent.
In fact, Sylvia also believed that it was that way before she t Lucas.
"After humanity settled at the center of the Desolate Continent, they entered a period of rapid developnt, not only in terms of technology but also in strength."
"After dozens of years, humanity is now gradually reclaiming the land that we once lost to the beast. Because of that, cities that acted as strongholds were built at the edge of human territory."
Lucas paused for a mont before he sighed and continued.
"The ten thousand-kiloter distance that I was talking about earlier was only the distance between Serene City and a City Stronghold of the Unity Alliance."
"As for my ho, Twilight City... it should be around four thousand kiloters away from this City Stronghold."
"The reason why I said it's hopeless was because there is no suitable path or route that I could follow to reach the destination quickly. Aside from that, there are multiple strong beasts right outside the two hundred-kiloter mark; how much more beyond it?"
Understanding his point, Sylvia nodded her head.
"I did not expect that your hotown is actually that far. I'm kind of glad that we don't have any dungeons in Serene City. If I entered and ended up encountering the sa situation as you did, I do not think that I would be able to survive in the wilderness by myself for a day, much less a week like you did."
Lucas could only smile wryly after hearing her words.
Well, if not for the System providing Spot with a powerful skill, do you think that I would survive there as well?
Lucas kept those words to himself, though.
"I also don't know about it. I think I am the first person to be ever sent this far away after ignoring the ti limit of the dungeon."
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"So? What is your plan now?" She asked.
She suddenly took Lucas' hand and grasped it gently. "If you need help, you can always count on us, alright?"
Although subtle, she could actually tell that Lucas was not very optimistic regarding this matter.
She and the others knew for a fact that Lucas was a very strong summoner. However, at this mont, Sylvia saw the sadness in his eyes as he ntioned not being able to return to his hotown sooner.
"For now, I plan to increase my strength. At the sa ti, I will also plan the route toward that City Stronghold and hopefully return there as soon as possible."
Lucas was not afraid of his plan being exposed. After all, he doesn't have any enemies in Serene City, so why would he hide?
In fact, he actually planned to expose his identity soon. That way, the strong people in this city might harbor hope of exploring further away. If they did so, it would also benefit him in so way.
The only problem was that there was a high chance that he might be wrongly targeted by the bandits again if he hastily exposed his identity.
"Okay. Just tell us what we need to do, alright? We also hope to reconnect to the remaining human civilization, so we will do everything we can to help you."
As if rembering sothing, Sylvia's cheek turned rosy as she slowly retracted her hand away from Lucas.
Lucas saw her reaction but did not point it out.
"You know what? I think I might really need your help with sothing."
Sylvia's eyes lit up.
"What is it?"
"Introduction. Can you guys introduce to the City Lord?"
An idea gradually ford inside his mind after hearing Sylvia's words.
He knew that it would take him a while to figure out a route and plan if he was doing this alone.
However, from Sylvia's words, he just recalled that it was not only him who wanted to reconnect with the other human civilizations.
The entire Serene City!
If he could get the City Lord on his side and let the City Lord create an expedition toward that place, won't everything beco easier for him?
There were surely strong individuals in Serene City.
If the expedition was led by a Gold Star summoner, the journey would beco smoother as well, and they might arrive at their destination as early as possible.
Hearing that, a troubled look surfaced on Sylvia's face.
"That's… a little hard."
Indeed, the City Lord was a respective individual in Serene City. If anyone could just et him, wouldn't all his energy be spent eting the people?
He had indeed found a shortcut. But the shortcut he found was also full of obstacles.
However, Lucas was not disheartened about it.
"If not the City Lord, just anyone that has considerable power in Serene City will do. I just need to tell them sothing."
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