Radiant Calendar, August 7, 9801. Ilia Kingdom, Cadro Province, Qixing Territory, above Star Moon Fort, on the deck of a Floating Battleship. Velin looked at his home, nostalgia showing on his face.
"I'm finally back again."
In Fountain Plaza in Star Moon Fort's inner district, Hilda and Xisina watched the Floating Battleship slowly descend from the sky, heartfelt smiles appearing on their faces.
From September of Radiant Calendar 9794 until now, nearly seven years had passed.
After more than two thousand days and nights, this castle had finally welcomed back its master.
When the Floating Battleship descended to five hundred meters above the ground, it stopped in midair.
Velin and Xuemya leaped down from the Floating Battleship and landed steadily in Fountain Plaza.
"Master, Matriarch, welcome home." Hilda and Xisina placed their hands over their abdomens, bent forward, and bowed to Velin.
Looking at his two Head Maids, Velin smiled knowingly and said in a gentle tone, "It's been a long time, you two."
Xuemya raised her right hand slightly, helping the two of them up, and said softly, "It's been a long time, Hilda, Xisina."
After chatting for a while, accompanied by Hilda and Xisina, Velin and Xuemya began strolling around Star Moon Fort.
The surrounding scenery was still so familiar, unchanged. This was what home felt like.
"Have any major incidents happened in Qixing Territory these past few years?"
"Master, there have been no major incidents. Only last year, a group of heretics from the Famine Cult prepared to plot a sacrifice in Orlando City, but before it could begin, they were wiped out by Lord Tadius," Hilda answered respectfully.
"How is the border?"
"Very stable," Xisina replied respectfully. "Ever since the kingdom launched its war against the Gray Vast Wilderness, aside from Pink Lake, it has basically