Old Friends and the House of the Dance Floor

The embassy was clearly preparing for the upcoming "Glory Day" as well. Workers hurriedly hung ribbons and Tsaros Empire flags along the portico, creating a somewhat chaotic scene.

Xia Lin stepped forward and showed the guard at the entrance the Hero's Medal he had received in New Stefan.

The guard's eyes widened the instant he recognized the patterns on the medal. He hastily saluted and stammered, "Y-you... Please wait in the reception room. I'll notify Your Excellency the Ambassador immediately!"

Led by a servant, Xia Lin and the others entered the embassy.

The interior of the Brevor Embassy was even more luxurious than its exterior suggested.

The moment Xia Lin stepped through the doors, the first thing he saw was a massive mural.

It depicted New Stefan being rebuilt from its ruins. Workers carried bricks and stone, mages restored damaged structures, and at the center of the painting stood a young woman holding a longsword atop a high platform, the rising sun behind her.

(Felicity?)

Xia Lin recognized the figure in the painting. Though the style was somewhat idealized, it was indeed New Stefan's Governor.

"Do you like this painting?"

A gentle voice came from the side.

Xia Lin turned and saw an elegant middle-aged man walking toward him.

The man looked to be around forty, tall and slender, dressed in a finely tailored dark blue formal suit.

His hair was impeccably combed, and he wore a courteous smile. What stood out most was the rapier at his waist. Its hilt was set with rubies, while its guard was engraved with intricate patterns.

The glow of [Item Appraisal] flashed past.

``` Level: 4 (Duelist Lv. 3/Sword Duke Odolai Lv. 1)

Status: Healthy, Friendly Remarks: A member of the Sword Duke's Family and the current Brevor ambassador to Talos. Highly skilled