Half a month later, a Sky City descended from the heavens and came to a stop three thousand meters above Titon City.
That day, countless Titon people looked up at the island floating in the sky and fell prostrate to the ground, praying for the gods' protection.
Inside the royal palace, Elsa came outside the main hall and looked up at the sky, her eyes filled with shock.
Under the deterrence of the Floating City, Elsa abandoned any thought of testing them.
Before absolute power, no scheme or trick could remain hidden.
"Your Majesty, should we impose a curfew today?" Virginia, commander of the queen's garrison, came up behind Elsa, dropped to one knee, lowered her head in salute, and asked respectfully.
"No." Elsa looked down at Virginia and said solemnly, "Prepare supplies for another hundred thousand soldiers and send them to Visha Barracks."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Virginia bowed respectfully, then rose and departed.
At Kongmingsi Manor, Velin looked at the Floflo Floating City, hesitating over whether he should go see his grandfather.
As he hesitated, light suddenly lit up beneath his feet.
Looking down, he saw a Spatial Teleportation Spell.
Well, that settled it. No need to agonize over it now.
Under the watchful eyes of numerous guards, Velin vanished into the light.
When the faint glow faded, Velin opened his eyes and saw his grandfather sitting on the throne, looking at him with an unreadable smile.
"Grandfather, it's been a long time. Have you been well?"
"I haven't been well at all." Duke Moravia rose to his feet and flashed over to Velin. "I heard Duke Moravia is very greedy for money. Do you know about that?"
Velin tried his best to put on an innocent expression. "Grandfather, what are you talking about? Why can't I understand you?"