"From what you're saying, you're an immigrant from the Great Liang Empire in the East?" Yu Tianxiao asked curiously.
"Ah, you've got that wrong. I'm an Oshurian. The Oshulia Empire has already signed an alliance treaty with the Great Liang Empire. The people of both nations can travel freely between East and West, whether for trade or study. Residents of both countries may hold dual citizenship until the age of eighteen, after which they must choose one."
The waiter's remarks left the three of them rather muddled.
"Wait, that's a lot to take in."
After a pause, Long Yuqiong asked, "Let me ask something. What time is it now—don't use the Narrative calendar."
"Right now? This year is the fifty-first year of Great Liang Xuming. As for the Oshulia calendar, today just happens to be the day we switch to a new calendar, so you'll have to wait a little."
"Switch calendars?" Ye Zhangjian asked. "Who is your emperor in Oshulia now?"
"No, wasn't Oshulia a duchy before?" Yu Tianxiao suddenly recalled. "When did you become an empire?"
"Just last year."
The waiter was not surprised either. There were quite a few Long-lived Species in Star Abyss. Those with long lifespans could sleep for decades or centuries at a time, and plenty even slept themselves to death. So he patiently explained, "The duchy era ended after His Highness the Crown Prince turned six. At the time, His Highness had not yet formally inherited the grand duke's seat. It was the wife of Arrogant Killing Minister Muston who, in the name of the Protector-General, declared the merger of Oshulia and the Platinum Orchid Confederation."
"With that, the old title of grand duke was no longer prestigious enough, so His Highness the Crown Prince was crowned King of the Oshurian people."
"After