Elbaf, West Village-
Since this was an official visit, Hajrudin, who was in charge of welcoming them, drew a Rainbow Bridge with a Sun Stone as a gesture of welcome, even though the Rose, a maglev airship, did not need one.
Inside the bridge.
Every member of the Diplomatic Delegation, headed by Isabella, was present.
Their guests, Colon and Saul, were not there, however. They were currently in specially modified guest cabins; their bodies were too large to fit inside the bridge.
"Ooooh-amazing-!"
In the captain's seat, Isabella's green eyes widened. She had heard descriptions before, but seeing it firsthand was still a breathtaking visual experience.
"Right?! Right?! Bella! I told you Elbaf was a great place! Hahaha-!"
Standing like a guardian deity with her hands on her hips, Yamato roared with laughter.
She had certainly enjoyed herself during her trip to Elbaf a month earlier.
The dreamlike sight also drew repeated gasps of wonder from Reiju, Galette, Laki, and the Rose's crew.
"Everyone, this country has even more amazing sights to offer~"
Robin covered her smile with her book and chuckled. There was a faint suggestion in her voice that she considered this place her family home.
"Mmm, indeed. I'm looking forward to it more and more."
Isabella tilted her head and stroked her cheek.
They could have arrived several days earlier if Sephiroth had not insisted that the Rose wait until the Red Tears returned to the surface of the sea before leaving the Babylon Mainland.
Sephi was being overly cautious, though I could understand why.
Isabella was Sephiroth's chief steward and effectively performed the Chancellor's duties. She broadly understood his concerns.
Personally, though, she felt that this cautious approach bordered on guarding against imaginary enemies.
He plugged as many potential loopholes as possible in advance, planning around