Today was the day of Master Bennett's advancement ceremony, and the entire Wanfa Imperial City was different from usual. Although it had just endured the baptism of war, nothing could stop the elves' yearning for beauty.
The elves of Wanfa Imperial City used every means at their disposal to decorate the Imperial City. They welcomed the powerful figures who had come to attend the advancement ceremony with a beautiful city and celebrated their victory in the war.
At nine in the morning, a pure-white Flying Carriage landed in the square before the Imperial Palace. Steward Hati hurried forward and opened the carriage door.
Abel was dressed in a silver-white ceremonial robe. Light-colored patterns were embroidered across it, giving the robe a noble and refined appearance. On his head was an elven headdress—a circlet of branches made from silver wire.
As soon as he stepped down from the carriage, the Imperial Palace guards stationed in the square all dropped to one knee and performed a grand salute.
"Master Bennett, Her Majesty the Empress is waiting for you in the main hall. Her Majesty asked me to express her apologies. There are many distinguished guests, so she couldn't come personally to welcome you!" Steward Hati said, bowing in greeting.
"Steward Hati, you're too polite!" Abel replied with a smile. He knew that Empress Louisa would be extremely busy today. He could tell just by looking at the guests she had invited. Those guests rarely appeared in public.
He simply didn't know how many powerful figures would come this time. It concerned both his and the Elf Royal Family's reputation. If too few people came, it would be far too embarrassing.
Frankenstein did not get out of the carriage. Instead, he used Teleportation directly from the Flying Carriage and appeared behind Abel.
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