In late January, Velin set out to return to Qixing Territory.
Through the carriage window, he watched Angara Port gradually recede into the distance, wondering when he would next come here. Perhaps he would never return.
Time slowly passed, and before he knew it, a month had gone by.
On February 28, 9748 of the Radiant Calendar, Velin arrived in Zeferus Territory.
That evening, he summoned Orlando.
Orlando entered the room, bowed to Velin, and respectfully said, "My lord."
"It has been several months. You look well."
"Thank you for your concern, my lord."
"I called you here today mainly for two matters." Velin did not bother with pleasantries and went straight to the point.
Hearing this, Orlando lowered his head and replied, "Please give your orders, my lord."
"First, generously reward the two hundred Dragon Person warriors of the Guard Team. You may decide the specifics of the rewards yourself. I will not interfere."
"Second, Guard Captain Reginald has the makings of a commander. Nurture him well, and he will surely become one of your capable subordinates in the future."
"I understand."
For the remainder of the time, Velin and Orlando discussed the development of Zeferus Territory at length.
At ten that night, after seeing Orlando off, Velin went to rest.
The next morning, Velin returned to Qixing Territory through the Teleportation Array.
Inside the City Lord's Mansion of Pakp City, Orlando held a clingy silver dragon in his left arm while carefully reading information his subordinates had investigated in his right hand.
Reginald, eighty-eight years old this year, Silver High-Tier, born into the Crick Tribe. His wife was an ordinary Dragon Person, and he had two children, one twenty-eight years old and the other thirteen...
After reading the information, Orlando gained a general understanding of Reginald's background.
"Alright,