The moment we stepped through the portal, the world shifted.
Eldoria unfolded before us in a cascade of color and light, so vivid it almost felt unreal—like stepping straight into a living painting. Sunlight reflected off crystal-paved streets, casting soft prisms that danced across elegant buildings adorned with gold-trimmed arches and flowing banners. Floating lanterns drifted lazily in the air, and the faint melody of street performers echoed somewhere in the distance.
'If only my real world worked like this,' I thought wistfully. 'Just step through a portal and—boom—you're already where you want to be. No traffic. No delays. No exhausting planning.'
"As you all know, we'll be going to Velvet Grotto today," Sylvester announced, his voice bright and theatrical as he turned to face us.
"Nice! What are we waiting for then? Let's go!" Angela chimed in immediately, practically bouncing on her heels.
