Lyra and I finally arrived at the heart of the Shinsei New Star Empire, and I was struck by its remarkable beauty. This was a place I had only glimpsed briefly during my past encounter, but seeing it in its full glory was awe-inspiring. Fortunately, we did not need to go through any portals, even though they were accessible to us. Back then, if I hadn't evolved, I would have had to rely on a portal, which could have led me astray to a neighboring region instead of my intended destination.