After passing through King's Avenue, the carriage stopped in Central Plaza.
Under the gaze of tens of thousands, Velin stepped down from the carriage and, with Kyle in tow, walked toward the Titon King and Titon Queen several hundred meters away.
Standing before the two rulers of the Titon Kingdom, Velin inclined his body slightly and bowed, his movements elegant and solemn.
"Your Majesty Merezzakli, Queen Elsa, I am Velin Ex, ambassador of the Expeditionary Army. This is an official letter issued by Duke East, Expeditionary Army Commander."
Kyle stepped forward and handed the red-covered book to them.
Elsa released her husband's hand and accepted the red-covered book from Kyle with both hands, demonstrating the Titon royal family's respect for the Expeditionary Army.
"Ambassador Velin, welcome." Merezzakli spoke gently with a smile, friendliness and warmth in his eyes that made others feel at ease.
Seeing this, Velin smiled as well and replied in a mild tone, "Your Majesty, I can feel the Titon Kingdom's sincerity from this welcoming ceremony. I look forward to the negotiations ahead."
"Ambassador Velin, I have arranged a welcoming banquet for you at the royal palace. Please come with me."
Seeing his wife's signal, Merezzakli stopped exchanging pleasantries and extended the invitation himself.
"It would be my honor."
Velin replied with a smile and walked shoulder to shoulder with Merezzakli at his invitation.
This gesture conveyed two meanings to the outside world. First, the royal family and the Expeditionary Army had a harmonious relationship, and the interests of the royalist faction would be protected. Second, the Expeditionary Army had come in good faith and did not wish to ignite war in the Titon Kingdom, conveying an important belief—faith belonged to the gods, while power belonged to the secular world.
After crossing the palace gates, Velin gleaned