Two days later.
The Chikel Manor, Bojinhe County, northern border of the Porant Empire.
This manor lay far from the capital's bustle. Now that the recent rainy weather had finally passed, it had also become the Porant Empire's exclusive meeting place for maintaining diplomatic relations with the Demon Realm.
Night fell, and the pitch-black sky was dotted with stars. At eight in the evening, Bojinhe County gradually revealed its unique scenery.
The Chikel Manor and the dreamlike forest lake nearby blended into the surrounding natural landscape at night. The building's outline, the layout of the city-state, and even the manor's dinner all harmonized with nature's rhythm.
A faint rumble suddenly came from above the previously peaceful manor. It was followed by a deep hum that gradually grew louder. Several gigantic Demon Realm Flying Dragons slowly descended from the sky, their wings stirring up the leaves and soil on the ground.
At last, the dragons came to a steady stop in the distance from the residence, and several figures leaped down from them.
The demon at the head had dark-brown eyes and hair as fiery as flames. Tall and dressed with the neat bearing of a knight, he looked every bit the part.
"Best friend, I never expected this to be your true appearance."
Lei Mingqing Gareth shook hands with Lanchi when he saw him waiting.
"I saw your magnificent display when you delivered the Progenitor Bomb. Thanks for the effort—you did a great job."
Lanchi held Cat Boss in one arm and praised Lei Mingqing.
With the opening of trade-route cooperation with the Beastman City-State in the Land of Eternal Night, the Demon Realm's trade agreement would turn the city into the Porant Empire's most important military and commercial stronghold for some time to come. Friendly exchanges between the Porant