One month later, Wanglong Port, Western Continent.

A white and graceful ship slowly arrived at the shore. The streamlined shape and elf-style ship attracted many people's attention. Everyone speculated that this was the ship of that adult, which had such a luxurious appearance.

After entering the harbor, the crew members were eager to find taverns and restaurants, ready to have a good meal and relax. Loran Hill and his group also came to a beautifully decorated tavern.

"What! The empire has actually changed its system." Atesi put her hands on the table in surprise and looked at the local who was talking opposite her.

"This... uh, Miss Elf, this is indeed quite unexpected. The empire has indeed been renamed the Crimson Empire. Moreover, some of the privileges that the elves used to have have now been revoked."

"Why is this happening..." Aitesi whimpered like a baby animal and fell powerlessly onto the table.

"Doesn't this mean that when I come back, I won't even have a home?"

"Ahem, Miss Elf, don't worry too much. Although the elves are no longer the masters of the country, the emperor has not suppressed the elves. Many places still live as they did in the past."

"Besides, the empire is very unstable right now, with wars happening all the time, and no one would deliberately offend or provoke the elves." He explained slightly.

"What's the point of fighting?" Atesi slowly raised her head.

"This is a complicated matter, alas." The shop owner sighed.

"A few years ago, the Empire launched a war against the Seven Kingdoms of Xuehua, conscripting countless people for the expedition. Although they achieved a good situation in the early stages, they almost defeated the capital of Crancia along the way."

"Unfortunately, due to various reasons, the Empire was defeated and an armistice was signed earlier this year."

"As for His Majesty the Emperor, he was mysteriously assassinated on the eve of his defeat. Since then, there have been constant struggles within the palace, and there's no clear end in sight."

"And we lost the battle..." Atesi's voice dropped again.

"So what is the situation now?"

"Now? No one can say for sure. Anyway, a lot of territory in the southern part of the empire was ceded to Clancy. The nobles in other places have also been shrinking, each ruling their own territory, and the central royal family has become much weaker."

"But we don't have to worry. The Landsworthy family is still very powerful, and Wanglong Port is also a well-protected city in the Unicorn Grand Duke's territory. Life is still stable."

"I don't know much else. Oh, and would you like some dessert after dinner?"

"We also serve some cakes in our shop. These are all from 'Golden Flame Tulip'. They are very famous. It is said that they made the cake for the emperor's wedding a few years ago."

"Give me a few more pieces." Atesi returned to her seat dejectedly.

On the other side of the round table, a blonde young lady listened to all this quietly, with countless waves in her heart.

Loran Hill could never have imagined that she had been sleeping inside the starship for nearly three years that day. During the time she was away from the Western Continent, the world had undergone earth-shaking changes.

Although I was a little scared when I heard the names of those difficult battles, fortunately, Clancy won in the end.

Now I don't have to worry too much. I believe that after going through all these hardships, Clancy has a group of mature and powerful leaders. Those children who were once immature can now stand on their own.

It was as if the child who had once learned to walk had now grown up and was now her age. The girl sighed with mixed emotions, including happiness, regret, loss, relief, and pride.

The once young bird finally broke through the rain and dark clouds and flew alone into the wind. The freedom it gained with its own wings would make it more determined and stronger.