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"A shame." Klaus stood in front of a large city gate as he stared at the city. 

"Huh?"

Grey and Alice were taken aback by his comment. They hadn't even gotten into the city yet, but they could feel its vibrant aura already. Why would Klaus suddenly say 'A shame'? 

"It's on the ground, like every other city." Klaus pointed at the name of the city boldly written above the city gate. 

"Honestly? You really thought it would've been floating in the air?" Grey looked at Klaus oddly. 

"Not exactly, but I was a little hopeful. This is a new place with powerful people, so why can't they just make a floating city?" Klaus replied calmly. 

The group walked into the city, and they were stunned by the number of people moving around. It was already past noon. 

"Is this place usually this active?" Reynolds asked.