It was only when the silent tolling of the bell had completely faded away that the slow movements of the many statues came to a halt as well.
The city that had been momentarily paused now resumed its course... Like a river that briefly ceases its flow and freezes over, only to roar and course through moments later as if the halt had been nothing but a fleeting illusion.
Only then did Cui Que redirect her gaze.
"...What was that?"
Cui Que looked toward Russell, her eyes finally showing the freshness and curiosity that Russell found satisfying... It was just like when Russell had first arrived at Happiness Island and had been similarly astonished.
Russell asked with a smile, "What are you referring to? The bell sound? The statues? Or perhaps these customs?"
"All of it."
Cui Que added, "Why don't we start from the beginning?
"Those two... doctors? Are they scholars from Chongguang Group? And what are those rituals about?"
"They're certainly not scholars."
