As the sun gradually set without anyone noticing,
On the north side of the hill, a burly blond man rode a horse, galloping rapidly toward another horse.
As for the guards behind him, they had long since been left far behind.
After receiving the news, Mien came to Velin's side, bent down, and reported in a low voice.
Velin smiled apologetically at Ius, then turned to Mien and instructed, "Go welcome them. Do not be neglectful. Just lead them directly here."
"Yes."
Glancing at the sky, Ius willed a sphere of light into existence above them. Within just a few minutes, it took shape, its gentle radiance illuminating the entire hill.
Velin, who had been about to cast a spell to light up the surroundings, immediately changed his approach and cast Grasslight on the grass beneath them.
Under the pale green glow, bluish fruits grew atop hundreds of blades of grass.
The fruits gradually brightened, scattering gleaming motes of light that silently connected with the white light in the sky, flickering in response to one another.
"If that Lady Moana, who manages commercial affairs, were to arrive, it would be quite interesting for the few of us to converse in such a setting."
"You are quite right." Ius nodded in agreement.
A few minutes later, a High-Gold Knight dressed in black arrived atop the hill. He stopped three meters to Velin's right, dropped to one knee, and respectfully saluted. "General Valer of the Morning Bay Territory's temporary City Defense Army greets the lord."
Hearing this, Velin raised his right hand slightly and helped the man up, then indicated that he should take the second seat on the right.
After offering his thanks, Valer took a seat at the long table's right side with a reverent attitude.
"General Valer, Bishop Ius