About half an hour later, Hilda entered the hall, approached Velin, leaned forward slightly, and reported, "Master, Viscount Brian has arrived."
"He finally made it."
Velin set the storybook on the table, stood up, stretched, and then headed outside.
Seeing this, Xuemya closed the book in her hands and put it into her Space Equipment. As she rose to leave, she glanced at the book on the long table and softly said, "Hilda, take that book back to the study."
"Yes, Mistress."
Hilda picked up the book from the table, turned around, and quickly headed for the study.
After leaving the hall, Velin looked up at the carriage several thousand meters away, a gentle smile appearing on his face. He had not seen his cousin for many years.
Although Qixing Territory and Ridge Territory were not far apart, Velin spent very little time in his territory. Moreover, he rarely took the initiative to visit others when he had nothing to do.
As for Brian, he likewise would not disturb Velin without a proper reason.
Before long, the carriage arrived in front of the main castle.
The carriage door opened, and a young man jumped down.
Looking at the black-haired young man before him, Velin smiled and said, "Rayat."
"Uncle Velin, Aunt Xuemya, long time no see." Rayat turned to the two elders, bowed, and spoke somewhat nervously.
"You've matured quite a bit!" Velin stepped forward, patted Rayat on the shoulder, and laughed. "You're becoming more and more like your father."
Just as Rayat was about to say something in response to the praise, Brian had already stepped down from the carriage.
Without hesitation, Velin opened his arms and went forward to embrace Brian.
"Cousin, long time no see."
Brian returned the embrace and replied with a smile, "Long time no