Twilight Town
Guided by a small Patrol Boat, the cargo ship "Knight" slowly approached the port of Twilight Town.
Although Twilight Town may sound like a town, it has actually evolved from a small Twilight Town hundreds of years ago into a fairly large city thanks to its excellent transportation and scenic beauty. Its economic strength is among the best in the Middle East.
The reason for retaining the name Twilight Town is simply as a memorial.
The world is currently tense, and maritime trade has declined drastically. Many of the world's famous trading cities have been hit hard, such as the Texi Province of Marley and the Black Bay Port in the Far East. However, Twilight Town is still a bustling place, with merchants and tourists coming and going in an endless stream. It is hard to tell that this is Middle East city occupied by Far East people.
In fact, more than half of the residents of Twilight Town are merchants. In the eyes of most merchants, as long as it doesn't interfere with their business, does it really matter who occupies whom?
Inside the port of Twilight Town, cargo ships of all shapes and sizes crowded together like sardines. Captains and sailors from all over the world could be seen everywhere, and the sounds of laborers and haggling merchants arguing over the price of moving goods were incessant. From time to time, Far East Soldiers in full armor and black uniforms could be seen among the crowds.
It's quite strange that these Far East Soldiers, wrapped in all-black uniforms, don't seem to mind the heat in the sweltering Middle East climate.
As the "Knight" docked in the port, a team of fully armed Far East Soldiers boarded the "Knight" to conduct routine inspections.
However, the merchandise on the "Knight" had patience, but the group of wealthy and powerful people did not. Fortunately, the captain of the "Knight" was a shrewd man, and he invited the captain of the Far East Soldiers to visit the captain's cabin with a smile.
Not long after, the Far East captain patted his bulging pocket with satisfaction, waved his hand, and led his men on a cursory inspection before leaving. Of course, he also took a case of fine wine from the European Lancy before he left, as the Far East people are known for their love of wine.
And so, what might have taken several hours of inspection was resolved in less than twenty minutes thanks to the captain's skill.
The dignitaries aboard the Knight could disembark and explore the world-famous city, while the merchants were counting on the large cargo on board to bring in a fortune.
Aili tied up her silver hair, put on a pink hat with a wide brim, wrapped a light veil around her neck, and dressed up a little to cover her face before stepping off the ship. The moment she stepped onto land, Aili's body trembled slightly. After all, she was now carrying a considerable mission, and it was inevitable that she would feel nervous.
However, the Far East Soldiers in Twilight Town Harbor wouldn't pay attention to Aili's identity. There were at least tens of thousands of people in the entire port, and if they were to check everyone's identity, the Far East Army simply wouldn't be able to handle it all. They only set up symbolic checkpoints at the port's entrance and exit.
The Far East Soldiers guarding the port exit were also unreliable. They would only glance at anyone who came in before letting them pass without caring about their identity. In this way, Aili easily slipped out of the port, rendering the disguise that Yago had specially prepared for Aili completely useless.
As soon as she stepped out of the port, Aili was surrounded by a large group of burly men. These men's arms were thicker Aili's thighs. If they punched her, Aili would probably be sitting on the ground crying for a long time.
Fortunately, these burly men weren't there to cause trouble, but rather to enthusiastically solicit business. Due to Twilight Town's reputation, a special profession had become popular in the city: rickshaw pullers, which, as the name suggests, are people who pull sightseeing vehicles by human power.
Sitting in a rickshaw, slowly but leisurely cruising through the beautiful city, enjoying the stunning scenery with your loved ones and family—it sounds absolutely wonderful.
Of course, sightseeing carriages aren't just hand-pulled. In fact, most of the sightseeing carriages in Twilight Town are specially modified. Equipped with special steam turbines, they not only save the driver's effort but can also be combined with horses to become fast horse-drawn carriages when necessary.
Aili randomly chose a driver, took out a crumpled piece of paper, pointed to the address on it, and said, "Go to this place."
The driver saw that the distance was still quite far, so he greeted his Comrade, and soon someone brought over two strong horses. With a few quick clatters, they formed a simple but exquisite horse-drawn carriage with the sightseeing vehicle.
"Miss, there are so many fun places in Twilight Town. You know Inawa Palace? That's an ancient Palace from thousands of years ago, it's so classy. And there's the Linnisck Grand Park next door. There's an old saying, if you come to Twilight Town and don't go to Nile, you've wasted your trip."
Oh! And the most famous thing about Twilight Town is definitely the stunning twilight at night. Miss, you must remember to go out and see it in the evening. The sky is ablaze with color, with fiery clouds stretching as far as the eye can see. No one who sees it can help but be amazed. I remember a guest once said that the evening sky in Twilight Town is painted with such beauty that it's as if God himself has descended to paint a magnificent picture with color!
The driver chattered on and on, but Aili wasn't in the mood to listen. She just gave him a few perfunctory replies, and soon they arrived at Aili's destination.
"Miss Ivanor, what do you mean by this? You want me to hand over supreme command just because of a letter? Isn't that a bit too frivolous?" The Far East Army's Supreme Commander in Twilight Town looked at the letter in his hand with a somewhat unpleasant expression.
Across from the Far East Commander sat a slender Blonde woman idly picking at her nails. This was Ivanor, who had just arrived in Twilight Town. Hearing the Commander's question, Ivanor raised her eyebrows and said disdainfully, "Stop dawdling. Just hand it over when I tell you to. Why all the nonsense? If you're having trouble, go ask your superior yourself. I'll take over here tomorrow." With that, she got up and left.
Bang! After Ivanor left, the Far East Officer slammed his fist on the desk in anger, veins bulging on his neck. He was clearly furious that a young girl dared to be so arrogant and domineering in front of a Colonel like himself. It was simply lawless!
However, although the Far East Officer was furious, he dared not do anything to Ivanor, because he knew Ivanor's identity, or rather, the identity of the Mr. Marley behind Ivanor. This was not something a mere Colonel like himself could afford to offend. But the thought that the mighty Far East Countries had actually submitted to a foreign Marleyan filled the Far East Officer with an indescribable sense of frustration and anger.
After leaving the Military Camp, Ivanor got into a military vehicle and soon arrived at a somewhat deserted street. As she got out of the vehicle, she seemingly casually glanced around at her surroundings. When she looked at a certain spot, she suddenly froze for a few seconds before returning to normal.
Stepping into the street, Ivanor was followed by more than a dozen fully armed Far East Soldiers. Reaching a building, Ivanor stopped and casually ordered, "You all stand guard outside. I have something to do inside. Don't let anyone in to disturb me, understand?"
The Far East Soldiers were somewhat puzzled, but they were just common soldiers and didn't understand their officers' thoughts. "Yes, sir!"
Then more than a dozen Far East Soldiers blocked the building's exits, and Ivanor went inside.