Leaving the examination hall, Mithra saw Matsuri, seemingly waiting for her.
"How did the exam go?" Matsuri asked, her usual warm, yet slightly distant, smile in place.
"The general knowledge section was fine, but I didn't expect an interview. Chén Shào didn't mention it," Mithra said.
The societal integration assessment had taken place shortly after her return from Sun City.
Mithra had been well-prepared, but the surprise interview had thrown her off.
"That's too bad. I was curious to see how you handled an interview," Matsuri chuckled.
"I'm always like this," Mithra said, her expression unchanging.
"That's even funnier."
"What's so funny? A surprise interview can be nerve-wracking," Mithra complained.
They walked side by side down the hallway.
"Surely they wouldn't make things too difficult," Matsuri said.
"Hard to say. I'm not good at interviews, even with preparation. My success rate isn't high," Mithra replied.
"Is that based on your experience in the other 'Planet Blue'?" Matsuri asked, curious.
"Yes," Mithra nodded.
"Why is that? You seem like the type companies would love, a serious and hardworking person," Matsuri teased.
"I've never actually worked, so who knows? My resume isn't great, my major was a random choice based on interest. And the most common feedback I get is 'lack of passion'. Even my eccentric roommate could find a boyfriend. I'm completely unremarkable," Mithra said casually.
"What happened to your friend's relationship?" Matsuri suddenly asked.
"She was dumped. As I said, her personality isn't great," Mithra replied without missing a beat.
"That's funny," Matsuri chuckled.
"It was," Mithra nodded impassively.
"Thank you for the fabric from Sun City. Fabric illuminated by Xyrin's power is truly exceptional," Matsuri changed the subject.
Although Nino had been dismissed, he had secured some compensation for Mithra before leaving his position.
Mithra had considered requesting something significant related to Xyrin, but that seemed unrealistic. Even a god-killing weapon seemed unlikely. She didn't want anything smaller, so remembering Matsuri, she'd asked for special fabrics.
And, as it turned out, they existed.
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Xyrin's power had many uses. The inner city used Xyrin not only to create special fabrics, but also weapons and equipment, all high-grade miracle intermediaries. This was a major industry in Sun City.
Nino's armor, for example.
After bringing Matsuri the souvenir, it naturally made her quite happy.
"You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours. Your clothes are amazing, very helpful," Mithra said. Without Matsuri's clothes, she probably would have been running around naked in Sun City.
Although the dimensional pouch had caused her to get lost, the outcome was positive.
"Then you can look forward to my next creation!" Matsuri said, motivated.
"I am," Mithra replied, feigning anticipation.
After checking on Mithra, Matsuri returned to her sewing. Mithra left the resettlement center.
After the Chrysalis incident in Sun City, Nie Hong and Leo Duncan had been commended by the Planet Blue Embassy. Mithra didn't ask about the details. They were currently at their new field trip location and hadn't returned yet.
The blacksmith from the Sanctuary hadn't arrived. Mithra had been spending her time auditing classes at the university.
She had taken the day off for the societal integration assessment, but she was considering attending some afternoon classes.
Scrolling through the news on her phone, she searched for anything interesting.
Most of the attention-grabbing news was related to Dreamland, mainly new teleportation points and potential opportunities.
The government regularly released information about the majority of public teleportation points, making it convenient for people to avoid getting lost in Dreamland.
Of course, those who were determined to die couldn't be stopped.
The university forums were lively, and most topics were about Dreamland, offering some interesting insights.
Perhaps because the "Dreamland" forum Mithra was browsing was officially managed, the student section was very active.
【What's the point of "inherent Unified Sense?" Why train for it when some people are born with it?】
Naturally, there were some rather pointless posts.
The replies were mostly variations of "Jealous," "So salty," and "It's like being born rich," all very realistic.
And, of course, since it was an official forum, there were also serious replies.
【Inherent Unified Sense isn't always easy. Many people born with it have unusual Unified Sense locations, which some research suggests makes it difficult for them to connect with certain miracles. And as everyone knows, miracles come at a price. Inherent miracles don't always benefit those born with Unified Sense. In fact, it can make them more susceptible to corruption. That's why Planet Blue citizens born with Unified Sense are advised to be cautious in Dreamland to avoid being negatively influenced.】
After reading this, Mithra thought about Leo Duncan.
He possessed inherent Unified Sense in his eyes, but he didn't seem to be affected by any of the described drawbacks. Of course, he was privileged, and his family probably provided him with countermeasures.
As for Matsuri and the Stranger, their situations were more complex and she didn't have enough information to draw conclusions.
But the Stranger was definitely unusual, and its burden was heavy.
Many replies to the forum post were variations of "Let me bear that burden."
Typical Planet Blue citizens.
Mithra's Unified Sense had reached her torso, just a little more to go.
Even though this progress pressured Nie Hong—who had just managed to achieve it in his legs before leaving for his field trip—Leo Duncan was already focusing on his head. Perhaps because both were highly talented, their progress was faster, making Nie Hong feel anxious.
In fact, both "Monkey" and "Crab" were progressing faster than their peers. The university's graduation requirement for miracle majors was achieving Unified Sense throughout the body, excluding the head. Each additional sense in the head granted extra points, and most students spent their entire university years trying to achieve it in their limbs.
Suddenly, while browsing the forum, Mithra saw a news update.
【Skyfire Falls Upon the Skyfall Mountain Range Again!】
Mithra searched her memory.
These terms seemed familiar.
This mountain range was well-known in Dreamland because, in ancient times, during the era of the Forty-Four Pillars, skyfire had fallen and flattened several mountains.
They say that this was when Dreamland's flames gained their spirit, imbued with special power, giving rise to various strange and wonderful flames.
The description seemed familiar.