Two days have passed in the blink of an eye.
In just two days, most of the buildings in the Kingdom of Kant that were not severely damaged were repaired.
These buildings were mostly residential houses, many of which were burned down by the subhumans who were trying to rescue their compatriots.
According to the agreement, the Cassidra Merchant Guild is required to compensate for the damage to these buildings and the loss of the demi-human slaves.
After all, those two tiger-men and the other demi-humans were brought to the royal city by the Cassidra Merchant Guild.
But the commercial city that was razed to the ground was destined not to recover so quickly.
This commercial city, where land is extremely valuable, contains a large number of shops, and the land was purchased by the Cassidra Chamber of Commerce.
According to the treaty between the two parties, the kingdom failed to protect these valuable shops, and therefore the kingdom is also required to pay compensation.
Overall, the kingdom still lost out.
Of course, the Cassidra Chamber of Commerce didn't actually make any money either.
Because of the escape of that group of demi-humans, the Cassidra Merchant Guild was unable to properly transfer the goods to Victor.
As is customary, they would need to compensate Victor ten times the price.
The winners after the compensation were neither the kingdom nor the Cassidra Merchant Guild.
Only Victor.
But neither the kingdom nor the Cassidra Merchant Guild.
After witnessing Viktor's awe-inspiring and terrifying magic, no one dared to provoke this walking 'disaster'.
Life must go on.
The capital city was severely damaged and is currently undergoing normal reconstruction.
Therefore, the banquet to welcome Princess Aurelion was moved from the capital to another location.
Although there were suggestions to hold the event in the territory of the Duke of Barlow, most people could not accept it due to the strange atmosphere there.
Ultimately, the event was chosen to be held in Sir Laureen's territory—Shurben.
That night, Count Laureen's mansion was as bright as day.
One magnificent carriage after another stopped in front of the gate, their exquisite carvings and gold foil decorations covering the interior.
The nobles stepped down from their carriages, their swords gleaming coldly at their waists.
The mansion was surrounded by heavily armed guards, who stood like an iron wall.
Guided by their servants, the nobles entered the brightly lit mansion.
Among the nobles, the lords of the Kingdom of Kant and the twelve foreign ministers from the Empire exchanged pleasantries and greetings.
Everyone knows this.
The purpose of today's banquet is to deepen the relationship and friendship between the Empire and the Kingdom.
Aurelion arrived in Shulbon early.
As she emerged from the mansion, many nobles bowed in unison to the noble princess.
Princess Aurelion is wearing a silver dress today.
Under the gentle embrace of the night sky and the lights, it shines like a dazzling star.
The long, slender gown accentuated Aurelion's figure, its wide, pleated skirt swaying gently beneath her.
Her long silver hair was piled up high, with a silver hairpin piercing through it.
Aurelion smiled and responded to each of the nobles.
Vanilla followed behind her the whole time, dressed in a dignified maid outfit, looking cute and approachable.
Until she followed the flow of nobles and stood in front of the mansion gate.
With a pleasant sound of hooves and the clear ringing of bells, a magnificent carriage slowly drove up to the front of Earl Laureen's house.
The carriage, made of golden nanmu wood, exuded a faint woody fragrance, and the kingdom's emblem was engraved in gold on both sides of the carriage.
Metal bells hung from the edge of the carriage ceiling, and a flickering candle also hung at the rear of the carriage.
The gold patterns on the wheels were intricately curved, and the white horses were saddled with exquisite craftsmanship, making them instantly distinguishable from other noble caravans.
Numerous guards slowly and unevenly circled the carriage a full circle.
Hilda stepped out from the crowd of soldiers, opened the carriage door, and bowed in greeting.
As soon as August dismounted from his carriage, many nobles began to bow and salute him.
Only the nobles of higher status showed a hint of displeasure when they saw August.
August, having alighted from the carriage, immediately spotted Aurelian standing at the doorway.
He couldn't help but smile and step forward.
At this moment, he seemed somewhat humble.
"I am deeply honored to be personally greeted by Princess Aurelion."
Aurelion simply responded with a smile.
At this moment, August smiled and looked around, as if searching for someone.
After looking around without finding anything, he asked Aurelion with some confusion:
"Where's Congressman Clavner? I don't see him."
“Professor Victor is talking to Earl Laureen.”
Aurelion explained, still wearing a polite smile.
The king smiled and nodded:
"I see."
“Coincidentally, I also have something to discuss with Earl Laureen.”
"Your Highness, why don't you come with me?"
Aurelion was about to politely decline when she suddenly remembered that Professor Victor was also upstairs, and the words of refusal slipped out instead:
"Of course, that's exactly what I was thinking too."
She could only force a smile and walk on with August.
Fortunately, with Vanilla and Hilda following behind, it wasn't exactly being alone.
As soon as the group entered the mansion, they were greeted by a brightly lit hall.
The hall was spacious, and the candlelight illuminated the golden walls, making them appear like a golden sea.
The green vegetation on both sides exudes a refreshing scent, while tables covered with white silk are laden with various delicacies.
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