Before stepping through this door, the two had imagined many scenarios, yet none could be more shocking than what lay before their eyes——a dome shimmering with golden brilliance, enormous floor-to-ceiling windows, outside were stars burning amidst the dim universe, leaving them both speechless, merely standing there, staring at everything before them, barely able to believe their own eyes.
"This is the Tribunal, Shirley, Asherica."
At that moment, Mary also spoke beside them, her voice carrying a hint of pride.
"Welcome to the Tribunal."
".........."
The two didn't speak; they slowly shifted their gazes, looking around before they reached up, rubbed their eyes, and then turned in astonishment to look at Mary, as if the person beside them was not their friend but a stranger.
"What is going on, Mary? Are you really Mary? Where are we?"
"Of course, I am, A'Xie."
Looking at Asherica's pale little face, Mary gave a slight smile.