Just before we stepped out of the corridor, the sound of cheers grew louder. The people below were calling out Shana and Rima's names. As soon as we emerged, we found ourselves on a spacious second-floor balcony of the Elven Council Hall.
At the far end of the balcony, the elders had already begun greeting the citizens gathered in the town square. Not long after, Shana and Rima joined them. The moment they stepped to the balcony's edge, the cheers grew even louder. Shana and Rima waved to the crowd, acknowledging their warm welcome.
They were truly loved by the elven people.
Without realizing it, I smiled at the sight.
"Surprised, are you?" Ringga asked, standing beside me.
"Yes, a little. Especially Shana," I replied. "Back when she was still part of the game, she was always complaining about her office job, her family, and even how difficult it was to find a boyfriend."
"Hahaha!"
Ringga and I burst into laughter.
