Half a month later, after seeing Laikaot off, free from Kyle and Xuemya's restraints, Velin completely let himself go, falling into a cycle of slacking off, working, slacking off again, and working again.
At Fountain Square, Velin lay in a recliner, leisurely basking in the sun.
Working for one day and lying around for three was now his daily routine.
"The sun is really nice today."
After remarking on it, Velin placed the Adventure Storybook over his face, closed his eyes, and fell asleep.
In days without restraints, time passed slowly.
Before he knew it, the end of December had arrived. The old year was about to end, and the new year was about to begin.
Standing atop the city wall of the Inner City District, Velin gazed into the distance. Feeling the faint chill in the air, he could not help but miss Kyle.
Ever since Kyle had embarked on the path to legend last year, he had entered the Mercier Demiplane to comprehend the laws. Velin estimated that he would not see him again until Kyle had branded his True Name upon the Truth Law and officially become a Continental Legend.
As the lord of a Demiplane, as long as he chose not to come out, he was practically cut off from the world.
"Master, you have a letter." Hilda came up to the city wall, bowed, and presented the letter in her hands.
Velin withdrew his gaze, accepted the letter from Hilda, opened it, and began reading.
A few minutes later, Velin closed the letter and said, "Go prepare the honor guard. I'm going out."
"Yes, Master."
"Also, prepare twenty crates of Shining Wine. I'll be taking them with me."
"Understood."
Hilda bowed, then walked down from the city wall.
Looking up at the distant sunset, Velin