The hall was not busy during the day, and when the four of them entered the ticketing lobby, they could see huge screens scrolling through posters.
Approaching the automatic ticket machine, several people lined up to pay, then they brought their wrists close to the reading area to register, and finally, the completion was signified by a 'beep' from the machine.
Residents of the Federation now all have microchips implanted in their wrist bones, which conveniently allows them to register and conduct various transactions.
["Please hold my fingertip"; ticket price 325 Federation Coins; please make payment]
[Logging in information...]
[Access granted, welcome]
With a 'beep' from the machine, Hexia looked up towards the front and jogged a few steps to catch up.
After passing through the dimly lit tunnel, the four came to a small room housing 12 pods in which people could lie down, each emitting a pale blue halo from within, especially conspicuous in the dark surroundings.
Approaching one of the pods, they placed their wrists on the detection platform, data swiftly flashed past, and then the pod's door slowly rose, releasing a faint chill.
"I'll go in first." One of the companions said and lay down inside.
Hexia stepped on the footrest beside her and also carefully lay down, then the transparent metal glass slowly closed over her, and countless tiny points of light swam in her field of vision.
[Time: 2:42 PM, "Please hold my fingertip"]
[Preparing the film, please relax as much as possible, if you feel uncomfortable press the emergency button on your right]
[Releasing illusion smoke, neural connection starting]
Lying in the movie pod, Hexia's field of vision gradually filled with blue-violet smoke, then illusions began to appear before her eyes, and faint music could be heard, knowing that this was the preamble warm-up for the descending movie, she relaxed as much as possible, allowing the Transcendent Core and Magic Power within her to no longer resist this interference.
[The descending movie will provide you with an immersive viewing experience. It is created by T4 grade three-dimensional illusions and transmitted directly into your sensory organs via weak signals, while the movie pod also simulates airflow, temperature changes, shaking, and pushing forces from within the film]
[Verified by the Federal Security Audit Institution, the Ethics Committee, and the Supreme Court, it is classified as a T4 safe grade use of Transcendent effects]
[If you feel uncomfortable during the viewing, or if you detect illusion signals higher than T3 grade, please immediately activate your own Transcendent Core and operate according to the Siska Formula to quickly dispel the illusions and awaken]
[Finally, we wish you a pleasant viewing experience]
Seagulls skimmed across the clear blue sky, their cries echoing over the water's surface.
The vast, unbounded azure ocean, with the sea breeze blowing and moist droplets coming at you head-on, even carried the faint briny scent of seawater.
The view followed the seagull's wings from the sky in a swift dive, then plunged through the atmosphere, zooming in continuously.
The air currents lifted the fluffy wing feathers, with white downy barbs and slightly blackened tips, glistening with a hint of oiliness in the sunlight.
Under the radiant sky, an iron dragon about a kilometer long roared across the sea, its ferocious beast-like front shaking violently on the tracks, with waves of steam continuously blasting out from the pipes on either side, its long, scaly armored body reflecting golden and silver lights in the sunshine.
The Furnace Train, introduced by the giant corporation 'Prison Bull Heavy Industry' in year 583 of the Federation, was specially designed for long-distance transportation within the Star Domain.
Inside the carriage, well-dressed passengers chatted with each other over luxurious tables and chairs, raising their glasses, while the train remained stable and quiet despite the turbulent waves outside.
"This journey represents the Wind Whale Star Domain's willingness to accept the peace proposal and negotiate with us." A man in a white suit with gold trim raised and swirled his wine glass, speaking to his companions.
He looked confident with a charismatic smile that inspired trust, and he was none other than a high-ranking senator of the Federation, the diplomatic representative for these negotiations.
"Long live the Rose Federation! May the Twelve Charters shine forever!" everyone cheered in unison.
Amidst the clinking of glasses, a woman in a turquoise blue dress leaned against the window, propping her cheek with her hand and slowly swirling her glass of wine.
Her eyes were on the sea outside the window, but her expression seemed lost in memories and thought, her attention not present.
"Tearsa, my dear sister, what are you thinking?" The blond man who had previously raised his glass came to sit beside her.
"Nothing much, it just seems like these negotiations are somewhat abrupt," the likewise blonde woman turned to him.
"Haha, indeed, it's a surprise to many, however—" He changed the subject abruptly.
"Based on the information we've received, it all makes sense."
Ever since the Federation began reforms fifty years ago, internal conflicts have continually erupted, shaking the interests of many, making it unbearable for some conservative parties, yet without reform, the accumulated problems of the Federation remained unsolvable, creating a difficult situation.
As the two sides were deadlocked, a civil war finally broke out and has continued to this day.
As the two discussed the potential outcome of the war, the blonde woman suddenly looked out the window.
"What's coming?" The man turned his gaze outside as well.
Huge sea creatures leaped from the water in the distance, splashing up waves tens of meters high, with more and more appearing, emanating a special energy fluctuation, seemingly above Sequence 5 ferocious beasts.
Suddenly an announcement was heard overhead.
"Sea creatures approaching the train, sea creatures approaching the train, please passengers return to your seats and prepare for the impact."