Charlie and Vera touched down in Europe at 3 pm local time.

It wasn't that cold despite it being winter, and it was actually warmer than Aurous Hill and more comfortable than one would expect.

Still, being higher in latitude meant shorter daylight—it was already dusk despite being just 3 pm, with the sun setting over the horizon.

It was the first time Charlie had come in winter. As he checked his phone, whose clock had already changed to local time, he couldn't help pointing out, "Interesting. It's almost getting dark when it's just 3 pm…"

Vera smiled. "Actually, Oslo is on the southern end and therefore enjoys five hours of daylight in winter. On the northern end, you won't be seeing the sun for another couple of months."

Charlie sighed. "I think I'd suffer from depression if I stayed there for too long."

"You won't," Vera shook her head, enthusiastic as ever, "You won't be aware, but those nights will remain bright with the glow of the auroras, and it's a calm quietness since y