"I never expected... so many years have passed, yet Dragon Return Town remains unchanged, almost as if time has stood still."

"These people, though ordinary, live their entire lives in familiar surroundings, accompanied by their children and grandchildren. It's not a bad way to spend a life."

"Unfortunately, the path of immortals and mortals diverge. Now that I have one foot in the immortal realm, such a life is no longer mine to have!"

"But since I'm passing by, and Small Stone Village isn't too far away, it's time I return to pay my respects to my grandfather and the others!"