The morning mist lightly covered the Slag Valley. Before sunrise, the edge of the window in Pazu’s cabin began to whiten. Pazu woke up earlier than usual with a restless feeling. Anxiously raising his upper body, he turned his eyes to the bed by the window. The girl was sleeping with a calm expression, Pazu’s …
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In a corner diner of the mining housing area, Pazu, who had just filled a bucket with stew for dinner, was hurrying back to his workplace. In the sky, thick clouds flowed, having formed unnoticed. <I won’t see them tonight.> He hadn’t told anyone for fear of ridicule, but Pazu had stars for “Mom” and …
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The feeling of a searing chase was over as soon as they entered the looming black clouds in front of them. “The passenger ship will soon turn left. Break through the clouds and come out directly behind it.” Once inside the clouds, orientation is lost. Only years of experience matter here. Dora, who had slipped …
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The strong wind from the north, now a tailwind, and the wide visibility under the full moon made this the easiest trip for the frequently flying passenger airplane. The latest 200-meter-long passenger ship, filled with passengers, glided smoothly forward. A short while ago, the cumulus clouds that had torn in the east did not bring …
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On the northern slope of the southern mountainous region near Slag Valley, where it gently meets the plain, there’s a textile factory town brightly lit even at night. Not just factories, people working in three shifts fill the streets round the clock, with diners, bars, and cafes ensuring the town’s lights never go out. On …
The first north wind of the year, which began blowing in the evening, was gusting down from the hill of Lord Slagg’s residence. The tin plates of the scrap yard were making a strange sound. Usually, the only pub in the mining residential area, “Dragon”, is bustling with miners returning from work. Perhaps more keen …
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On a windy day, Mei was eating some caramel. A whirlwind appeared and started to chase her. The identity of the whirlwind was a Kittenbus! Mei gave a caramel to the Kittenbus and they became friends. On that night, the Catbus came by with Kittenbus. “You’ll let me ride in you?” Hahaha! Catbuses that have …
“”Are Charles and Henri not back yet? Really, they are such unreliable kids. Charles, is the bird alright? Make sure it’s always ready to take off.” From the inside of a large barn-like building, located about half a day’s journey to the east of Slag Valley by train and set in a secluded place, loud …
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Around the time people stopped talking about the “Devil’s Bone”… A military vehicle was heading to the northernmost part of this country, the Valley of Gondoa. Even the waves of the Industrial Revolution had not reached this land. Under the endlessly vast blue sky, the steep mountains covered in snow all year round stretched …
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Slag Valley “Hey, make way!” A steam-powered agricultural vehicle carrying a mountain of vegetables was pushing through a crowd of miners returning early, barely making it to the entrance of Slag Valley. “Such a crowded town, every single time.” The farmer, irritated, was hurrying to reach the evening market on time. Once he climbed that …