"I heard you met that little girl at Summer Dream Lake." Viterlis tilted his head toward his wife and found her engrossed in conversation with Velin's mother. He lowered his voice. "If your great-aunt hadn't taken you to Summer Dream Lake, how would you ever have met such an outstanding girl?"
"Yes, yes. If it hadn't been for Great-Aunt, I really wouldn't have had any way to meet Xuemiyya," Velin replied with a smile.
"Look, does Qixing Territory have a place like that? Take your great-aunt around to see it. As the host, you should..."
Velin interrupted Viterlis and said seriously, "Great-Uncle, this castle of mine was built by a master. Let me show you around."
"Ah, oh, alright. Perfect, I'd like to take a look," Viterlis said hurriedly, pulling Velin toward Star Moon Fort.
Earl Hurricane Io Lixis, his wife Fiorella, their eldest son Zelxesis and his wife Lavinia, as well as Lixis, arrived in Qixing Territory.
"Great-Granduncle, Grandmother, Uncle, Aunt," Velin greeted them in order, judging by their ages and mannerisms.
"Not bad. Very handsome. You've inherited your grandfather's looks quite well." Fiorella, Earl Hurricane's wife, stepped forward and embraced Velin, speaking kindly.
"Alright, alright."
Hearing her husband's voice, Fiorella reluctantly released Velin's face.
Looking at this grandmother of his, Velin felt somewhat embarrassed. He had no idea why she liked kneading his face.
His father and mother, acting as hosts, invited the Earl Hurricane couple inside.
Velin followed behind, chatting casually with the uncle he had never met before.
"Velin, my mother might be a little young at heart. Please don't mind her," Zelxesis said apologetically.
Velin shook his head. "It's fine. Grandmother Fiorella is just too enthusiastic."
Over the next few days, Count Andusi and Count Misis both arrived with their spouses and heirs to attend