Moonmist Heart City

As I nodded, Elder Eldan stepped aside, and a translucent system window shimmered into view, displaying a list of nearby cities. Names scrolled before me—each glowing with a faint magical hue, each one a potential new beginning.

"These are the nearest cities you can access from here," he said, voice calm and steady. "Which one would you like to go to?"

I scanned the list carefully, hoping to find a place that matched my style—maybe one with a hidden shrine, a secret dungeon, or at least a taming guild. But after reviewing all six cities… nothing stood out. No taming centers, no beast sanctuaries.

So I picked at random, trusting my instinct.

"Moonmist Heart City," I said aloud.

Eldan's eyes sparkled a little. "Ah, that one. A good choice—Moonmist is known as a haven for beginner mages. You might find a few surprises waiting there."

As he finished his sentence, my vision pulsed, and the light wrapped around me like a teleportation spell—