A gust of wind swept in, and every dragonized creature on the street moved aside and bowed in respect.
"Aljettah, welcome back." A silver-haired man descended onto the street, standing several meters away as he spoke with a smile.
"Atticus, did Father summon me?"
"Yes." The silver-haired man nodded.
"I'll return to the palace myself. For now, I need to get my friends settled." Aljettah shook his head.
"Very well." The silver-haired man transformed into a silver dragon and departed.
Under the respectful gazes of the crowd, Aljettah led Velin to the City Manor he had owned many years ago.
Aljettah stepped forward, dispelled the magical barrier, and pushed open the gates.
Twenty years had passed, yet the manor's interior remained unchanged, exactly as it had been when he left.
"Velin, rest here for now. I'll go see my father first."
"Prince Aljettah, good luck." Velin smiled.
"Hahaha, wait for me to return."
Aljettah resumed his true form, spread his wings, and flew toward the royal palace.
Looking down upon the royal capital from the sky, he found it much the same as when he had left, without any obvious changes.
After landing in the palace, Aljettah pushed aside the dragonkin maids who gathered around him and refused to change into formal attire. He intended to meet his father dressed as he was.
"Your Highness."
Before Kalles Palace, four Soul Intent Mid-Tier dragonkin bowed to Aljettah.
Ignoring the guards, Aljettah strode straight into the great hall. Just as before, it remained terrifyingly cold and deserted.
"Father."
"So you still remembered to return."
"I could have chosen not to."
"Then why did you return?"
"For a promise, I was willing to return."
Afterward, Alarick, king of the Silver Dragon Burke Kingdom, left the hall with his son.
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