Early the next morning, Velin dressed and took Xuemiyya to the Royal Capital.
After entering the Royal Capital, Velin did not go straight to his maternal grandfather.
By tradition, the first thing a commander returning to the kingdom from an overseas posting had to do was report on his duties.
In all likelihood, Duke East and his maternal grandfather were sharing drinks with His Majesty the King at the Royal Palace.
"Where would you like to look around?" Velin asked Xuemiyya, who was hugging his arm.
"How about the Floating Base? I could visit one of my sisters while we're there."
"Sister?" Xuemiyya's words puzzled Velin, and he asked curiously, "A biological sister or a sworn sister?"
"A sworn sister, of course." Xuemiyya rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "Haven't I already told you about my older brothers and sisters, and my two younger sisters?"
"Haha, I was just asking. That friend of mine happens to be at the Floating Base too. Maybe they even know each other," Velin said with a laugh.
Curiosity appeared on Xuemiyya's face as she asked softly, "Velin, could you tell me your friend's name?"
"Krell."
"So it's him!" Xuemiyya murmured.
"What, do you know him?" Velin asked when he heard her mutter.
"We've met a few times, that's all," Xuemiyya replied rather evasively.
"You're both members of the royal family. Did you have a falling-out as children?"
Hearing Velin's wild guess, Xuemiyya said nothing and pulled him forward by the arm.
The two strolled through the streets of the Royal Capital, gradually making their way toward the North City District, where the Floating Base was located.
After growing accustomed to the cuisine of the Nangexia Continent, sampling the kingdom's food again offered a different sort of flavor.
Seeing her husband's grease-covered hands,