September 29. After four days of travel, when the North Wind Fleet of the Ice and Snow Wilderness arrived at Saint Hena Island, all of Saint Hena—from Saint Hena City to Saint Hena Port—had long since been decked out anew for this day, as though for a celebration.
The ordinary citizens of Saint Hena Island still did not know that the island's three great families had already submitted to the Ice and Snow Wilderness. Yet the festive atmosphere instantly reassured many who had feared the coming of war. No matter what, the atmosphere now did not look like that of a place about to go to war.
All of Saint Hena Island had emptied into the streets to witness the splendor of the Ice and Snow Wilderness's North Wind Fleet at the harbor.
At around two in the afternoon, a procession of luxurious ceremonial cars drove out from Sea Blue Castle and headed toward Saint Hena Port. The moment it emerged from Sea Blue Castle, they could see the Warriors of Saint Hena City standing along the roadside in red formal uniforms, each with head held high and chest thrust out like a row of poplars. One stood every few meters, setting up the security cordon and guarding the roadway.
Zhang Tie and Lady Olina sat in an extended luxury ceremonial car. Both were dressed with great solemnity today.
Zhang Tie wore a magnificent formal outfit. According to the customs of the Ice and Snow Wilderness, it was matched in black, red, and gold—a grand duke's attire belonging wholly to a bear-level tribe, brimming with Noble bearing.
Lady Olina wore a beautiful and formal black gown as well, looking both dignified and lovely.
The two sat in the rear of the extended ceremonial car. The windows on both sides were