Xu Yi had originally planned to make a brief stop for supplies at Nixi Harbor, then leave immediately for the Azshara Tribe.
However, that plan was interrupted just as the Mana Airship was about to take off.
Seeing Count Kompani, the City Lord of Nixi City, clamber laboriously up the gangplank onto the Mana-Powered Ship's deck, drenched in sweat and looking frantic, Xu Yi puzzledly ordered the pilot to halt takeoff and stepped out of the cabin.
"P-President Xu... thank goodness... thank goodness I made it..." Count Kompani stood before Xu Yi, panting heavily. His plump body was covered in sweat, and he looked utterly bedraggled.
Xu Yi turned, took a towel from Nevall, and handed it over. "City Lord, is something urgent?"
Count Kompani took a deep breath, trying to steady himself, but he inhaled too forcefully. The breath caught in his throat instead, turning his face scarlet and nearly leaving him unable to breathe.
Somewhat amused, Xu Yi patted his back. "City Lord, don't rush. Take your time. I'm right here, aren't I?"
Count Kompani coughed hard several times before he finally recovered somewhat. Grabbing Xu Yi's hand, he panted, "P-President Xu, you... you're finally back. H-His Majesty the King gave orders long ago that we must keep you here as soon as we spotted you. His Majesty... His Majesty wishes to see you."
"His Majesty Trutz? Is he in such a hurry to see me?" Xu Yi found it strange, and rather coincidental as well.
He had only just been thinking about King Trutz, and now King Trutz had come looking for him.
"I... I'm not quite sure. But those were indeed His Majesty's instructions," Count Kompani replied. "Actually, His Majesty wanted to summon you last week, but he was told you had gone overseas and no