Afterward, the carriage fell silent.
Leaning by the window, Velin communicated with Kyle through Mind Voice, discussing a suitable approach.
As for O'dor, he kept staring at something outside the window without even blinking.
The Seahorse Carriage landed smoothly before a palace.
The three men and one merman stepped down from the carriage. Looking at the palace before them, Velin thought it was more like a house built from a pile of rubble.
Seeing the confusion in their eyes, Sandora explained, "Over the years, because of what Princess Lydia has done, the Grand Duke has repeatedly reduced her monthly allowance. To make up for her expenses, this once magnificent hall has become like this."
The doors opened, and a young merman girl swam out.
"Greetings, Princess Lydia," Sandora said with a bow.
The merman girl looked down at Velin and the other two, her eyes filled with arrogance and disdain. In a clear, ringing voice, she said, "You three land creatures, why do you not bow upon seeing this Princess?"
"You are weaker than me. Why should I bow to you?" Velin calmly replied as he looked at the merman girl on the steps.
The merman girl's chest heaved with anger. Raising her head, she shouted furiously, "Because my father is Grand Duke Halifax!"
"Your father is a Legendary Expert. Do you think my elders have no Legends among them?" Velin said placidly.
Looking at the black-haired youth below the steps, the merman girl was momentarily speechless. Her mouth opened, but she did not know what to say. She then pointed at Sandora and angrily rebuked her, "These three hateful land creatures have insulted me. As my father's guard, are you just going to stand there and watch?"
"Princess Lydia, these three are the Grand Duke's honored guests. I can