Rows of grand crystal chandeliers, towering stained-glass windows paired with lavish embroidered curtains and drapes, classical carpets covering the entire hall—combined with the crowd gathered here, the atmosphere was both lively and bizarre.
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Everyone was dressed differently. Some were clad like Eastern or Western princes and princesses, some like warriors from a sci-fi movie, others like ancient knights or martial heroes, and some wore traditional attire from various countries. Meanwhile, only I—dressed in a loose, light-green casual outfit—stood out as utterly out of place.
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I noticed that no matter how opulent, eccentric, or mismatched their clothing was, everyone had three digits embroidered on the left side of their chest.
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On mine was the number "043", corresponding to my assigned room.
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From this, I deduced that the numbers on everyone’s chests must represent their respective room numbers.
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Having gone so long without speaking to others, I decided to try greeting a few people.
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I hoped to gather some information about this place.
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When I asked, some responded enthusiastically, welcoming me and telling me that this was a paradise on earth, "Eden". Others, dressed similarly to me, were just as confused about the situation.
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Through conversation, I learned that the three digits on our chests weren’t just room numbers—they also served as our identifiers.
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So, from now on, I was to be called "043."
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