Ryo, Selena, Seyra, and Ai stood before the ancient teleportation monument, its engraved runes pulsing with mystical light. This was the safest and fastest way to travel to the land Ryo would govern. Unlike his personal teleportation magic, which required familiarity with the destination, the monument allowed instant travel to marked locations. With a nod from Ryo, they activated the monument, vanishing in a brilliant flash of light.
The group reappeared in the heart of an untamed wilderness. Before them stretched a vast open field, bordered by dense forest, with a river flowing through it. The water shimmered under the sunlight, pure and untouched by civilization.
Ai took a deep breath, a smile gracing her lips. "This place is beautiful. The air is so fresh."
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