Banbei City

Rayne personally saw off several Soul Saint Wizards and the most distinguished guests.

With so many people returning to the Empire, he naturally would not let outsiders transfer through Sword Bay Town and expose his Teleportation Array for no reason.

More than a year ago, Gotham City had joined the intercontinental teleportation network. Rayne built a Teleportation Array on another island outside the exit at Shield Island Bay, connecting it to Kestero in the southeastern part of the New Continent and making it the final stop of the intercontinental teleportation network.

From Gotham City to Kestero, then to the Wind Thunder Islands, Rabaz City, Alber Bay... after nine transfers, one could soon reach the Empire.

Of course, the teleportation fees were extremely expensive, beyond the means of ordinary people.

Rayne reimbursed the teleportation fees for every guest who had traveled all the way from the Empire.

Some guests rarely had the chance to visit the New Continent and decided to spend a few days sightseeing in Gotham City. Rayne also arranged the best accommodations and food for them, with all the expenses covered by Gotham's city hall. Although the money was not much, it earned Rayne a reputation for hospitality.

That evening, Rayne returned to Highland Fortress.

As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Duke Silverstar sitting in a chair, making idle conversation with Kuilu. The two sisters were a Soul Saint Wizard and an Archmage, respectively. Franciska, who was in charge of receiving guests, did not have a high enough status and could only retreat respectfully to the side and stand there.

"Rayne, you finally came back."

Duke Silverstar's eyes lit up when she saw Rayne, and she immediately stood.

Beside her, Kuilu discreetly gave him a meaningful look. Rayne understood the dark beauty's signal at once