By the time Andrew and Eric arrived in Goldridge, it was already night. The city was a blur of neon and nightlife, pulsing with reckless energy. As one of the grand metropolises in Holtrien's Gabo Creek region, Goldridge stood just a step below the capital in prestige.

Eric led Andrew without saying a word, heading straight for an underground bar in the downtown area. The bar was not located on the main street but was hidden underground after winding through layers of narrow alleys.

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