After the Golden Crow swiftly carried Flora Bloom and Lex Cross through the flickering, pale-yellow barrier, Earth Element energy emerged from the ground to replenish its consumed power.
The barrier returned to its original state, just as if nothing had ever happened.
The ancient town looked just as it had in pre-apocalyptic news reports. It was an old town where even the small paths paved with bluestone slabs exuded a quaint, antique charm.
The central path was paved straight ahead with bluestone slabs, its end disappearing deep into the town, invisible from their current position.
Meanwhile, other paths branched out from crossroads, extending outwards like spider legs toward rows of irregularly arranged but extremely ancient buildings.
The Golden Crow saw the four old peach trees at the town's entrance and excitedly rushed toward them, its flapping wings stirring up a fierce gust of wind.
