Underneath the veil of night, the city's lights had just begun to glow.
The moat, spanning the entire city, was 150 meters wide and had a circumference of 5,840 meters, separating the two banks that stood far apart.
The river was adorned with five or six luxurious cruise ships, and on their decks, the upper-class socialites, dressed in splendor, began their evening activities, holding high-stemmed glasses. This scene filled the onlookers on the shore with envy.
There was also a blue and white cruise ship docked by the riverbank.
Compared to the other cruise ships, this yet-to-operate ship was exceptionally quiet. One could occasionally spot some "staff members" dressed in black suits moving about on it.
Its lighting was not as dazzling or colorful as the other ships, yet i
