Across the endless sands, a figure in a black robe moved through the uneven hills.
His steps never once faltered, each one measured with precision.
After a long journey, he seemed to sense something, raising his head to hear the distant bustling of voices where the sand met the sky.
In such a silent desert, the sudden sound of voices was oddly harmonious, as if two dimensions had forcefully converged, like a collage of distinct styles.
"— Emotion Needle! 5 Kore per needle, inoculate yourself against Emotional Overload! Come and see, take a gander, the first-line product for your safety! Travelers, just ahead is the City of Measurement! Always have an Emotion Needle at hand!"
"Come and play a game of Nock (a card game), 3 Kore a game, right turn for the casino!"
"— Guide, guide, well-versed in the outer routes of the City of Measurement, taverns, lodging! Only 3 Kore for the whole day! Traveler, you surely need a guide familiar with the routes, trust me!"
