Meanwhile, in the city of Whitdale—Eva, along with Geoffrey, Thorena, Mirea, Milia, Bhadra, Gerald, Candice, and all the citizens, both humans and dark elves—waited in front of the mine. The sound of echoing footsteps drifted from within, joined by the roar of a steam engine that sounded like a massive vehicle. Suddenly, "blam," the entire mine entrance collapsed, leaving everyone standing there scared half to death—except for Eva, who stood relaxed with her arms folded across her chest.
The roar of steam engines and the whirring of spinning propellers grew louder and louder. Several more explosions rocked the mine, causing the mountain that once housed it to cave in completely. Suddenly, an entire palace followed by a city rose to the surface with a deafening noise, forcing everyone to cover their ears. Finally, the palace—constructed of iron and shimmering stone that gleamed in the sunlight—reached the surface.
