Although they set out to deal with the lingering aftermath of past events, the two of them were in no rush. Along the way, they enjoyed the scenery, bought things, treated the sick, read books, and practiced martial arts. This made the reputation of the Lotus Tower spread even further.
People who saw this strange, mobile little tower no longer fled in terror, but instead gathered around in envious crowds! Naturally, even more people got to witness that generous token.
By the time the Lotus Tower meandered to the outskirts of the Imperial Capital, more than two months had already passed. When the two stopped, it was well past dinnertime. During the day, they still changed their disguises and went out to purchase supplies; after all, they would be traveling across worlds to undertake various missions in the future, and no amount of stored provisions could ever be considered enough.
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