Li Wei was surprised at first to see the Queen, but then he thought about it-perhaps it wasn't that unexpected after all?
After all, the Holy Maiden beside him was one of the Twelve Knights from Emperor Arthur's era, and could even be called one of the Empire's original founders. As the Empire's current leader, it was only proper for the Queen to come and meet her.
Of course, knowing Her Majesty as he did, Li Wei was certain she hadn't come simply to visit the Holy Maiden.
"Your Majesty."
Li Wei stepped forward and bowed to the Queen, who looked at him and nodded.
"Sir Li Wei, you've done very well. Once I received the news, I decided to travel here overnight... Fortunately, thanks to Dr. Tester, the Empire's airships are now faster and more convenient."
So that was it.
Looking at the fan blades installed on either side of the airship that had brought the Queen, Li Wei nodded inwardly. It seemed these airships had all received Dr. Tester's modifications too. The steam-powered generators certainly worked wonderfully, but it was still rather surprising that the Queen had decided to adopt them so quickly.
"This must be the Holy Maiden."
The Queen turned her gaze toward the Holy Maiden beside Li Wei, who bowed.
"I am Joan Dark, one of the Twelve Knights. Greetings, Your Majesty."
"There's no need to call me Your Majesty. Strictly speaking, you founded the Empire."
"I merely helped Arthur."
The two chatted as they walked ahead, while Li Wei and Katie followed behind. Li Wei used his eyes to ask Katie what the Queen had come for, but Katie merely shook her head. Then she suddenly sniffed, moved closer to Li Wei, and whispered.
"You smell like that woman."
"Hmm?"
"Miss Dark. What did