Despite Theo’s and Ellenoa’s feelings, the convoy was rapidly ready to get underway. The magicians shed their fatigue from casting space magic and were ready to leave at any moment. They kept their guard up. There were less than ten high elves in the world, and each one was a precious treasure to the elves. If Ellenoa died in the Meltor Kingdom, there would be severe repercussions from Elvenheim. They had already independently confirmed that Austen indeed had been behind Ellenoa’s kidnapping, so they were trying to transport Ellenoa as quickly as possible.

Herman formally bade goodbye to Earl Bergen, “... Thank you for your cooperation, Earl Bergen. His Majesty will keep your loyalty in mind.”

The earl puffed up in pride. “Ohh, such glorious words! I was just doing my duty as a servant of Meltor; Herman, you don’t need to flatter me so.”

The earl lived up to his noble family’s eloquence, answering in a manner that showed his humility without hurting his dignity.

However, Herman merely nodded politely before turning....