# Chapter 60: 60
Radis thought they would go to some theater in the south for the play.
But it wasn't that.
The Marquis' carriage was heading towards the Larrings highlands.
That's where the "portal" was.
—Wait, are we going to go through a portal?
-Yeah. Is there a problem? Do you get dizzy when teleporting through a portal?
—That... I don't know. I've never been through one.
The moment Radis said that, Marquis Russell took out a paper bag from under the seat of the carriage and inflated it.
Then, he kindly handed it over.
With a firm grip on the paper bag, Radis asked.
—Are we going to go through a portal just to see a play?
-Yeah. Because?
—The portal fee is really expensive! And not everyone can use it.
There were only a few portals in the entire empire. It was an ancient magical relic that distorted space by carving runes into the ground.
Furthermore, a large amount of magic stones were needed for teleportation.
But Marquis Russell responded.
—The Larrings gate belongs to House Russell.
Radis was speechless. He just followed him.
The portal was mysterious.
Its flat surface was made of white marble and numerous pillars stood around it.
All over the surface and pillars, ancient runes appeared, subtly glowing, forming a complex pattern.
In the center, Yves and Radis stood side by side.
The portal guardian even kindly tied a large scarf around Radis's neck upon seeing her holding a paper bag.
When the preparations were finished, the guardian of the portal placed a handful of magic stones on the altar.
—Ah…!
At that moment, the surface beneath his feet shone brightly.
-…bright!
And the next moment, they were standing at the portal of Dvirath, located in a city near the capital, in the northern region of the empire.
Yves, whose lips had turned slightly pale, looked at Radis and asked.
-Are you OK?
Radis took off the scarf around his neck and put it in the paper bag.
-I'm fine.
—What a relief. People who get portal sick sometimes end up vomiting.
Radis hesitated and moved away from Yves. Then, he asked.
—Marquis, are you... are you okay?
—I'm used to it because I pass through portals often. Anyway, this is interesting. It's your first time using a portal, but you're fine. Your stomach must be made of steel.
Near the portal, there was a carriage with the Marquis' coat of arms.
When he was about to get into the carriage, Radis stumbled and felt a little nauseous.
-Here.
Yves Russell smiled and extended a hand.
—I guess it's not that steel. Take my hand.
It felt really strange.
Perhaps because of the side effects of the portal, Radis felt like he was dreaming.
After passing through the highlands, the carriage headed to the center of Dvirath.
A city built around the portal closest to the capital, Dvirath was the most spectacular city in the empire.
Most of the largest banks and many guild branches were there.
On top of that, the empire's most famous shopping district, called "The Golden Road", was right there, complete with casinos and other entertainment establishments.
In other words, Dvirath was a place that every citizen of the empire would want to visit at least once in their lives.
Yves Russell laughed as he watched Radis, who was busy admiring the cityscape of Dvirath through the carriage window.
—Are you having fun?
Radis nodded vigorously as he looked back at Yves Russell.
—How not?! Everyone says it's their lifelong dream to go to Dvirath!
-Oh really? Is it the same for you?
Radis looked around.
I was also curious.
However, I didn't particularly dream about it.
I had never even been to a theater in the south.
She was someone who ate only porridge every day. Just as he could not imagine what kind of delicacies the emperor would have on his table, she never thought that she would want to go to Dvirath.
But of course it was great to be there.
—I had never thought about it, but I like it anyway!
Yves Russell nodded.
—If you like it so much, then next time we go here, let's plan a longer itinerary and stay a few days.
-Hey?
—My family has a house in Dvirath, so you can come here whenever you want.
Radis observed the people walking on both sides of the boulevard where the carriage passed.
They were all dressed in colorful clothes, smiling happily as they looked through the shop windows.
There were also children dressed in pretty clothes, their arms full of gifts as they jumped lightly.
There was another boy blowing bubbles, and the big bubbles floated all over the street.
Staring intently at the round bubbles, Radis absorbed the wonderfully bright sight before her.
Everything shone prettier than a rainbow.
He felt like he was dreaming.
I have never experienced such a happy dream.
Valiz