Chapter 644

"Beep beep beep—beep—!"

Amid the resounding horn, the Lord's Manor guards serving as the honor guard stood ramrod straight in two rows on either side of the gate.

Amid the cheers of the people of Lakeheart Town, Glan, commander of the Western Exploration Fleet, walked step by step to the front of the Lord's Manor.

Paul led a group of Government Affairs Council officials in welcoming Glan and several of his deputies at the entrance.

When Glan approached, Paul stepped forward and hugged the explorer tightly.

"Forgive me for speaking frankly, but before I heard the news that you had returned, I always thought you weren't coming back!"

"It's understandable, Lord Greiman. If I were you, it would have been difficult not to think the same."

Paul took Glan by the hand and led him into the Lord's Manor, all the way to the hall.

A sumptuous feast had already been laid out there, specially prepared to welcome the heroic adventurers of the Western Exploration Fleet.

After everyone had taken their seats, Paul raised his wineglass and called out, "I propose a toast to Mr. Glan and his companions for their magnificent achievement!"

"Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

Everyone raised their wineglasses in response to Paul's proposal and drained them.

"Everyone!" Paul's face was flushed with excitement, clearly showing how high his spirits were.

"I can state with certainty that the Western Exploration Fleet's discovery—directly proving through action that the land beneath our feet is round—will be one of the most important discoveries in human history. It will greatly reshape our view of the world and profoundly influence the course of our future history."

"Even now, I still find it unbelievable." Hansel chimed in. "The land beneath our feet is round. It's hard to imagine what that even means."

Paul looked toward Glan.