Hilda came to Velin's side, bowed, and said, "Master, the North Wind Adventure Team has arrived."
Hearing this, Velin rose from the golden throne and strode toward the entrance of the hall.
Inside a side hall, the five members of the North Wind Adventure Team sat around a round table, quietly discussing why Velin had summoned them.
It had been nearly thirty years since they had agreed to serve as Velin's guards.
During those relatively long years, aside from the first few years spent at Velin's side as guards, they had spent more than twenty years traveling outside.
Over a hundred battles and several ruin expeditions had strengthened all five of them. They had now all reached High-tier Soul Intent. As the captain, Aymond had even completed his comprehension of the laws. With enough World Contribution, he could now ascend to Legendary-tier.
Hearing footsteps drawing closer, the five stopped talking and waited quietly for Velin's arrival.
Entering the hall, Velin looked at the five and said with a smile, "Everyone, it has been a long time."
The five members of the North Wind Adventure Team rose and bowed. "Your Majesty!"
Seeing this, Velin raised a hand and pressed it down. "Sit, sit."
Once the five had sat down again, Velin took his seat at the head of the table. Looking at them, he saw that compared to the past, their youthful immaturity had faded, replaced by a touch of weathered experience.
Aymond in particular was only one step away from becoming Legendary-tier.
"Aymond, Lilia, Yuna, Cainz, and Yali, I thank you for your contributions to the Qixing Army over the years."
"Your Majesty, there is no need for this." Aymond quickly replied, "Over the years, we have also gained much with the help of the Qixing Army. The combat experience