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The plane came to a smooth stop in front of them.

They lowered the gangway, bringing them within about five meters of each other.

The Holy Ring Knights' posture was even more standard.

Polyphnia and Lucas also kept their eyes fixed on the hatch, their expressions serious.

The hatch opens slowly.

The first person to emerge was the man with short brown hair.

"Welcome, Your Majesty."

Polyphnia and Lucas bowed slightly.

However, the degree of this bend is not large, only about ten or twenty degrees.

This attitude demonstrates Polyphnia's sincerity.

No matter what, they were the kings of Ardikiah.

Even in terms of strength, the Aldeqia are far behind the original empire.

However, they cannot act too undignified in such public settings.

In fact, if it weren't for the incident involving Japan six months ago...

They don't even need that.

Simply coming to greet them is enough to show Aldiquia respect.

"Aldikiah, beautiful scenery, I think I will have a meaningful time here."

Makoto Haramura nodded slightly and slowly walked down the gangway.

Himeragi Yukina, Yase Natsune, and Aiba Asagi followed behind Haramura Makoto, walking out of the cabin one by one.

"If that's the case, then it would truly be an honor for us in Aldiqia."

"However, the temperature in Aldikiah is still not very good."

"So let's get in the car first."

……

This is an extended super sedan, with a body length reaching eight meters.

The interior space has also been modified.

Therefore, the group that Makoto Haramura brought could fit perfectly into this car.

Sitting next to Makoto Haramura, the maid did not board the carriage, so La Fria took over the maid's duties, skillfully taking out the treasured red wine from inside the carriage.

He poured a glass for himself, his parents, and Makoto Haramura.

The others poured themselves a glass of juice before she sat down again.

"Welcome to Aldikiah, and welcome to Aldikiah as well."

Polyphnia raised her glass, and finally fixed her gaze on Natsune Yase, giving her a stunning smile.

"Xia Yin, welcome home."

"I, um, Your Majesty, um..."

Faced with this woman who looked so much like herself but had such an extraordinary demeanor, Natsumi Yase choked up and became quite flustered.

"Just call me sister."

"You're my sister, there's no need to be so polite."

Polyphnia maintained her perfect smile and then downed the glass of red wine in one gulp.

She also knew that her presence put a little pressure on her younger sister, so she didn't focus her attention on Natsume Haze.

Instead, the focus was placed back on Makoto Haramura.

"Your Majesty, my mother, Empress Dowager Miao Jie, also wishes to ask me to express her apologies to you."

"She was supposed to greet you personally today."

"But she is too old, and her old ailments make it unsuitable for her to leave the castle now."

Makoto Haramura stared directly at the woman.

From the current dialogue, it is clear that the king of this country is indeed a figurehead.

All the power was in the hands of the women of the Lihavain family.

Moreover, he knew when to advance and when to retreat, and his words were well-chosen.

No wonder she's a descendant of La Fria.

"It doesn't matter, I don't care about these things."

"I was just accompanying Xia Yin this time, so I can understand some things."

Makoto Haramura waved his hand and swirled the red wine in his glass.

"In addition, as La Fria said, they came purely to enjoy a vacation."

"I think LaFria has already figured out the procedures."

"Of course."

La Freya winked playfully.

"I came back early to prepare for this, something that can only be experienced in Aldiqia."

"I'm sure you'll be satisfied."

"But before that, we still need to go back to the castle."

"Grandma has prepared a special Aldiqia dinner to welcome everyone."

……

"This is the Datnotia Palace."

When the escort vehicle carrying Makoto Haramura and his party arrived at Tenotea Palace, it was already close to dusk.

Surrounded by forests and hills, this place is less tranquil and more like a place where there is nothing around at all.

Contrary to the impression one might get from the term "detached palace," the building was quite small, at most resembling a luxurious villa.

"Compared to the royal palace, after listening to La Fria's suggestion, I feel that this detached palace better reflects the natural beauty of our Aldiqia."

"Although the room is a bit simple in appearance, I hope you will like it."

It is evening now.

From the car window, you can see the golden sunset clouds in this foreign land, and the shimmering lake reflecting the scenery.

To the left and right of the view are majestic cliffs carved out by glaciers.

Everywhere you look, there are breathtakingly beautiful sights, like jewels.

"It is very beautiful indeed."

"That's right. No matter how well man-made landscapes are constructed, they can never compare to the wonders of nature."

Polyphnia and the others definitely put their hearts into it; this was absolutely not a perfunctory effort.

He was very satisfied with the arrangements made for Polyphnia and the others.

indeed.

The palace in Aldeqia is nothing special; it's just a magnificent palace built in the city.

In terms of luxury, it's probably not even as luxurious as his residence in the original holy land.

Therefore, after getting used to the man-made landscapes in the original sacred site, seeing such natural landscapes is indeed a feast for the eyes.

"Then I'm relieved. Let's go."

The red carpet stretched from where the passengers got off the car all the way to the palace entrance.

At the far end of the palace, an old woman was already waiting.

Her silver hair was already tinged with gray, and her short stature was beginning to show signs of aging; time was flying by on this old woman.

"Hello, Genzo."

"Welcome to Aldiqia."

The old woman was the first to extend her hand.

Makoto Haramura shifted his scrutinizing gaze from the old woman.

He reached out and shook her hand.

She was the Queen Mother, the previous Queen of this country, Miuje Lihavain.

This old woman is very interesting.

Normally, a highly qualified spiritual medium can significantly slow down their aging process.

Even at the end of life, it won't be like this.

The reason why this old woman is like this is very simple.

In her youth, she damaged her foundation during a battle with Lord Aldiaru, and the injury has remained unhealed ever since.

This made her look a little older.

There's no need to repeat the same thing.

Haramura Makoto chuckled softly, and the two hands he was holding touched briefly before separating.

"There are other things we can talk about later."

"makes sense."

The Empress Dowager narrowed her eyes.

"Then everyone, please come in."

The heavy wooden door opened, and just like the exterior, the house wasn't very spacious or particularly luxurious inside.

Even so, the house is exquisitely crafted, befitting the name "detached palace."

The marble floor gleamed after careful polishing, while the wood, aged over the years, had turned an amber color.

"Please make your use of the rooms here. The bathroom is to your right, and there are two bedrooms on each side. Please let me know if you need anything else."

The head maid here is in charge of leading the way.

She and her maid team guided everyone to choose their preferred rooms and settle their luggage.

Naturally, Makoto Haramura was led to the largest guest room.

The room had already been cleaned spotlessly, and was bright and clean.

Whether it's the furniture and decorations in the room, or the carpets and curtains on the floor, you can feel a strong sense of history.

"The dinner will be at eight o'clock, so please dress formally."

"I will let you know when the time comes."

After leaving those words, the maid gently closed the door, leaving Makoto Haramura alone in the empty room.

Makoto Haramura raised his eyebrows, casually put his luggage aside, and went straight to the huge floor-to-ceiling window.

Looking out at the shimmering lake, Makoto Haramura's mood gradually calmed down.

After all, the next move is crucial for him.

Spanning over a thousand years was a very serious test for him.

Therefore, he was feeling somewhat anxious during this period.

He was nowhere near as composed and unhurried as Aoi Asagi had promised.

But now, seeing this view, he has truly calmed down.

"Clang, clang, clang—!"

A knocking sound rang out.