Leaving a teleporter on New Erem Star back then had indeed been a wise move. Hao Ren knew he would inevitably have to travel back and forth between Earth and New Erem in the future, and using a teleporter was far more convenient than flying a spaceship—not to mention it made taking the cat out for walks easier.
At least he wouldn't have to worry about Cat Girl messing with the equipment on the bridge if he brought "Roll" aboard.
The teleportation light flashed, and the scene around them changed from a basement into a spacious, brightly lit circular hall. The walls were decorated with numerous Erem Elf-style leaf-vein carvings, while the floor bore the elaborate crest of the Erem Elves. They had already arrived in the basement of Hilda's palace.
Elf guards were stationed in the hall at all times. They had received word that distinguished guests would be arriving before the teleporter was activated, so as soon as Hao Ren and the others steadied themselves, they saw a large group of elves approaching. There were guards and ministers among them, and leading the group was an old acquaintance—Elf Queen Hilda.
"I heard you were coming, but there wasn't enough time to prepare much," Hilda said with a smile, her usual warmth and courtesy undiminished. "I heard there's another major project?"
Hao Ren smiled. "Let's discuss it in detail once we get there. The situation is a little complicated this time."
Everyone exchanged pleasantries with Her Majesty the Queen, while "Roll" stared wide-eyed at the surroundings in curiosity. With the comprehension of a cat, she couldn't understand why passing through a beam of light had brought her to a place with a style so completely different from her home. She even turned around to look at the direction they