Inside the study, a flowing light passage emerged.
Velin walked out of it, followed closely by Kyle and Ignis, leaving the demiplane.
After the demiplane passage closed, Velin walked over to the window and opened it. Just as he prepared to let the setting sun shine in, he suddenly discovered someone standing in the plaza below.
At that moment, Belder stared at the figure appearing by the window, a broad smile blooming across his face, and then he stood up, walking quickly toward the main building.
Stunned for a moment, Velin finally snapped back to his senses.
I miscalculated.
Murmuring softly, Velin wanted to hide directly back in the demiplane, but after a second thought, he finally gave up.
He could have done that if he had been the only one to spot Belder first.
However, since the other party had already seen him, there was no need to hide anymore.
Before long, the door to the study was knocked upon.
"Lord, your loyal Guardian Knight requests an audience."
Hearing this familiar line, Kyle, who was explaining some common knowledge about Qixing Territory to Ignis, stopped, and whispered, "Let's go stand over there."
Seeing this, Ignis nodded and walked aside to stand quietly, leaving the center of the study to the lord and the upcoming Chief Steward Belder.
Watching the two's actions, Velin said nothing, walking straight to the study door and opening it.
Belder, standing outside the door, looked at Velin's figure, bowed, and said with some excitement, "Lord, long time no see."
"It's been ten years."
A smile appeared on Velin's face as he stepped forward to give Belder a brief embrace, then released him, stepping aside to signal the other man to enter.
Closing the door, Velin walked over to the desk, leaned against it, and looked