Three days later, Velin brought the Floating Ship down from above the clouds. Led by a Low-Tier Holy Seal Warrior, they approached the Kask Hills.
On a stone-paved square halfway up the hill, a guard unit dressed in ceremonial uniforms stood in neat formation, their gazes solemn and expressions stern.
To the left of the square stood a Carriage, while three Nine-Seal magical beasts lay on the ground dozing.
At the front of the formation, a Low-Ranked Holy Seal Knight stroked his mount and tidied its white fur, passing the time.
"General, the ambassador has arrived."
A young knight came to the Low-Ranked Holy Seal Knight's side and reported in a low voice.
Looking at the Floating Ship docked atop the mountain, the Low-Ranked Holy Seal Knight turned to look at his thirty-six knights. The weakest among them possessed six seals. They had been assembled to display the Titon Kingdom's national strength and the importance it placed on the ambassador's arrival.
On the deck of the Floating Ship, Velin wore the traditional attire of the Kingdom of Isia. The ylang flowers sewn from Magic Thread differed from those on noble attire, where their colors distinguished rank and status. As the Expeditionary Army's envoy, the ylang flower on the left side of his chest was uniformly purple—the highest grade, representing the face of the nation.
The Family Crest, meanwhile, had been sewn onto the right side of his chest, markedly different from the noble tradition of placing it on the left.
Below the Family Crest was a red Bushilo flower. Red represented the knight profession, while the Bushilo flower indicated a Soul Intent rank. One flower signified the initial stage of the profession.
On the back of the ceremonial attire was the flag of the Kingdom of Isia, symbolizing the burden