Knock, knock, knock.
Dressed in a tattered robe and well-wrapped, Eden knocked softly on the door in front of her.
"Who is it?"
A female voice, with an almost holy tone, was heard from behind the door.
It's a pity that this voice isn't used for singing.
Eden thought this subconsciously and then felt a bit surprised.
How could I hear such a moving sound in Dusk Street?
Eden had some doubts about why Tian Shi had asked her to stay there, but now she felt completely relieved.
After all, although Tian Shi had spoken naturally, she dressed like a vagabond before entering Dusk Street.
Furthermore, Eden, who had been mingling with the crowd under Tian Shi's guidance, had witnessed many scenes of "hospitality" in Dusk Street, so she felt some apprehension when asking for lodging.
Well, to be honest, I'm a little scared, but it's still better than spending the night out in the open.
"I am a traveler who has come to request lodging."
Eden gave a concise and clear answer, and then there was silence behind the door.
Could it be because she had never heard of a similar request before?
Eden thought again about the local customs and culture of Dusk Street.
However, this time, shortly after, with a creak, the door in front of them slowly opened, revealing a nun who emanated a holy aura behind her.
"Waaah..."
Even Eden couldn't help but exclaim in awe the moment she saw Aponia.
"You are, indeed, a passenger."
Aponia observed Eden closely, who was completely wrapped in a tattered robe, and immediately realized that the only thing making Eden look like a vagabond was the robe she was wearing.
"Please, come in."
Aponia stepped aside and signaled for them to continue.
"Aren't you afraid that we might have ulterior motives?" Eden asked in a low voice.
In reality, she doesn't believe in God; as an artist, she prefers to use the supposed God as a central theme of her art.
However, upon seeing Aponia, a nun who radiates an aura of sanctity and could even be described as a saint, Eden's atheist stance wavered slightly.
"To people with bad intentions, it doesn't matter whether I open the door or not."
Aponia said in a low and calm voice.
However, Tian Shi, who was nearby, could perceive that Aponia was still somewhat nervous at that moment.
After all, one of the things that could break Aponia's defenses right now is, undoubtedly, the destruction of the sanatorium by villains.
However, on the other hand, Aponia's logic is very clear.
If an unpleasant guest knocks on the door, what is the use of opening it? It's better to open it yourself and see if a conversation can be started.
If the other person is truly a traveler looking for lodging, then one should be even more willing to open the door and welcome her.
"On the other hand, I don't believe a woman with a heavenly voice could be a villain."
"..." Eden remained silent.
Even if it seems like she is just being polite, why do I have the feeling that she is being very serious?
Could this nun really have determined that her voice was "heavenly" based on just a few words?
Yes, Eden has great confidence in her singing voice.
"Aponia is very good at getting straight to the point, you'll get used to it."
Tian Shi patted Eden's shoulder, and then Eden gave Tian Shi a barely perceptible look.
I want this nun to be my backup singer.
Tian Shi simply turned his head, pretending not to see the request.
"Excuse me, my name is Eden and I am an unknown singer."
Eden slowly entered the room, and then Aponia carefully closed the door of the sanatorium.
"My name is Aponia, I am the owner of this sanatorium and I am a nun."
After closing the door, Aponia returned Eden's greeting.
Then, Aponia seemed a bit bewildered.
"Miss Eden, as a singer, why would you come to a place like Dusk Street?"
Since Aponia was born in Dusk Street, she knows very well what Dusk Street is like now.
The order in Dusk Street was not as chaotic as it is now a decade ago.
Back then, Dusk Street was truly a slum, but as more and more refugees arrived...
"If Miss Eden has nothing particularly important to attend to, it would be best if she left as soon as possible."
"Ah... actually, I have something quite important to do."
Eden smiled at Aponia.
"I am here to offer a charity concert."
"..."
Aponia seemed a bit surprised, but immediately understood and looked at Eden with a gesture of approval.
The other person is just like me... She knows there are tigers in the mountains, but she heads toward them anyway.
Judging by Eden's attire, Aponia knew she was not completely unaware of Dusk Street's existence.
Thus, since she had decided to perform there for charity under those circumstances, Miss Eden must have already had a preconceived idea.
She is someone truly noble...
"I understand," Aponia nodded calmly.
"Is there anything I can do to help you?"
"Hmm... if possible, I would like to ask Miss Aponia to help me promote it; after all, Miss Aponia knows Dusk Street quite well, doesn't she?"
"Publicity... no problem, I can help."
Aponia was quite respected in Dusk Street; after all, she was one of the few people in Dusk Street who possessed medical knowledge.
Whether they were natives or exiles from other places, Aponia exercised a certain influence over them.
"But both the homeless and the exiles..."
Aponia seemed somewhat worried.
"If possible, I hope Miss Eden's singing can dispel the hostility that exists in their hearts."
Aponia had high hopes for Eden's song.
Another reason for the chaos in Dusk Street is the conflict between the indigenous population and the exiles.
It is evident that the large influx of new residents and the original inhabitants will inevitably lead to irreconcilable conflicts.
"I will do my best."
Eden suddenly felt a strong pressure on her shoulders.
"We have arrived. Miss Eden, please stay in this room; here you will find everything necessary for daily life."
Aponia stopped in her tracks.
"My room is at the end of the hallway; you can come find me if you need anything else."
"Thanks."
Before entering the room and closing the door, Eden sincerely thanked Aponia.
"Phew..."
Eden, relieved, collapsed onto the bed with her legs spread, while raising her eyebrows to look at Tian Shi, who was floating in the air.
"So, Tian, aren't you going to tell us anything about your relationship with that nun?"
Eden remembered it clearly: Tian Shi had mentioned Aponia's name even before Aponia introduced herself, and since Tian Shi had asked her to stay there for the night... this relationship was somewhat unsettling.
"Eden, is this the first question you asked after collapsing onto the bed?"
"Just curious."
Of course, the main problem is that during our conversation a moment ago, due to the other person's behavior, Eden subconsciously overlooked Aponia's figure, but now that I think about it...
Isn't Aponia's figure a bit scandalous?