Under the eyes of the gathered citizens, Velin arrived at the City Lord's Mansion in Star Prayer City.
This was where Belder had once governed, the heart of Qixing Territory.
After Belder left, it remained Qixing Territory's administrative center, overseeing this Count's Territory of more than a hundred thousand square kilometers.
"My Lord." Dozens of officials stood on either side of the steps, their right hands over their chests as they bowed in greeting.
Velin looked over the officials. Some were old, some were young, but not a single one looked middle-aged.
After scanning the crowd, Velin asked, "Where's Cyril?"
"Several counts' sons were murdered at Blue Gauze Lake in Blue Gauze County. The Archon went to handle the matter personally," a white-haired official answered respectfully, stepping out of the line.
"Once he returns, tell him to come see me at Star Moon Fort."
"Yes, my Lord."
"All right, get back to whatever you need to do. I'll just have a look around."
"Yes, my Lord."
After touring the City Lord's Mansion, Velin took flight toward Star Moon Fort.
Above him, the Lightwing Fleet moved slowly along with him.
Looking down from the sky, Star Moon Fort was still the same Star Moon Fort, no different from when he had left.
However, its three outer defensive lines had been reduced to one, and the garrison had shrunk from three thousand soldiers to around six hundred.
After all, with him away, there was no point in maintaining such a large garrison on the perimeter.
Inside the castle, Head Maids Katarina and Bing stood in Fountain Square with the other maids, awaiting Velin's arrival.
Star Moon Fort had five head maids. Hilda and Xisina had accompanied Velin to the New Continent, while Seraphina had become a legion commander. Katarina and Bing had