The next day, Julian woke up on Alice's ship as well. Looking at the deeply sleeping Alice, he smiled faintly and said, "Sorry for the trouble, son. I'm leaving. I still have matters to handle. Once I'm done, I'll come keep you company." Alice opened her tired eyes and said, "Go take care of your business!" After their brief separation, Julian and Alice had enjoyed a newlywed-like reunion and discussed life that night. Alice was now full of sleepiness and began catching up on rest.
Julian immediately flew toward Flame Dragon Castle. The great castle in the Administrative Center was the brain of the Flame Dragon Kingdom, usually overseen by Pablo. As Julian flew swiftly through the air, countless people praised him, saying, "The Flame Emperor looks so cool when he flies!"
As soon as Julian entered the castle gates, Mayor Pablo of Flame Dragon City and several officials saw him and shouted, "Lord Flame Emperor!" Julian smiled and said, "Mayor Pablo, is there anything happening in the Flame Dragon Kingdom?" Pablo said, "There are two matters to report to His Majesty the Flame Emperor." Julian nodded and said, "Go ahead."
Pablo respectfully said, "Captain, during your absence, the population of our Flame Dragon Kingdom has increased by more than double. According to Director Lupachia of the Civil Affairs Bureau, we now have 370,000 residents. More than 2,000 civilians move into the Flame Dragon Kingdom every day." Julian thought to himself, These civilians cannot afford the expensive Heavenly Gold, yet they are willing to sail across vast distances just to enter my Flame Dragon Kingdom. Julian said seriously, "Settle these refugees according to the treatment given to first-tier residents." Pablo said, "Understood, Lord Flame Emperor."
Julian asked again, "What about the second matter?" Pablo said solemnly, "George's younger brother, the