While Captain Claire escorted the three members of the royal family to the designated location as planned, Haliga and Fye wandered aimlessly. Although both were invited to a dinner at the palace as a large enough guest, there was still some time before the banquet began. Therefore, it is rare for Heliga and Fei to let go of their tense nerves, wandering around the square where the statue of Drakels the Great stands.

The crew of the "Elsaiyu", who had also been invited, politely declined Olivebat's enthusiasm, and the queen had given an order to "return to Liber overnight as soon as it was sent to the prince", and they had to comply. The queen has her own concerns, and in any case, the big move of the association has really strained the relationship between Liber and Erebonia, and the politics and economy of both countries have been greatly affected. And because of the great cause of the imperial state and the very high status in the world, it also indirectly caused the imperial capital, the political center of the empire, to look full of dangers. If something goes wrong, it's a big deal, and in order to avoid this kind of situation, all possibilities must be eliminated.

As the largest city in the Western Continent, the imperial capital Heimdall is a rare megacity in terms of area and population. The experience of Hailiga and Fei coming to the imperial capital several times before was nothing more than the transfer of the train, and the scope of activities was limited to the vicinity of the station.

"Speaking of which, Fei, what about your old habit of finding out the situation first every time you go to a new city?" Seeing that Fei seemed to be very interested in the street scene of the imperial capital, Hailiga laughed.

"Well...... The imperial capital is too big, and I am afraid that I may not be able to walk all the way in one day on the streets and alleys......" Fei shook his head helplessly, and then showed a wicked smile: "So I took it before-"

“…… A map of the districts of the imperial capital? Looking at the pamphlet in Fei's hand, Hailiga suddenly felt a special sense of powerlessness, "I'm really sorry you found this kind of thing." ”

"Well...... But it's not really necessary. After all, it is the place where the emperor stays, and if it is safe, it is actually ...... Well? ”

Halfway through speaking, Fei suddenly stopped talking. Heliga was stunned for a moment, and then understood why—the direction of the square, which was supposed to be bustling in the evening, seemed to be a little too quiet at this moment? Even if the two of them deliberately choose to stay in a corner with few people, that's-

The next moment, when he saw the iconic coat of arms, Helliga understood what was happening.

The "Railway Gendarmerie" ...... "A black-and-white armored car drove slowly along the avenue in front of the street, and behind the armored car was a luxurious sedan of considerable beauty. Looking at the direction of the destination and the posture of the surrounding guards, Heliga knew that the people in this car must have a great background.

"However, who can deserve such fanfare......" Helliga shook his head exaggeratedly, "If the great nobles of the 'Four Famous Families' are absolutely impossible to let the Prime Minister's subordinates." P" to carry out escort work; And if it was His Royal Highness Oliebat, it would have been ...... long ago."

"As you can imagine...... The members of the royal family have been escorted into the palace by me early. What you have just seen is nothing more than an illusion created by us to be on the safe side. ”

"Huh?" A clear female voice that had never been heard before sounded behind Helriga. He turned around and saw a blue-haired iceberg beauty looking at him with a slight smile on her face, she was wearing a handsome military uniform, and the captain's logo hanging from her shoulder showed her identity.

"Commander of the Railway Gendarmerie, Captain Claire Livitt." The woman gave a standard military salute, "By order of His Highness Olibat, welcome the two into this palace." ”

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The sun is completely below the horizon, and the carnival of "Balfraim Palace" from the center of the imperial capital Heimdall also begins.

In the banquet hall, the banquet and ball to welcome the return of the prince and hero have been going on for some time. Melodious music was played merrily, and melodies flowed through the corridors of the palace, from room to room—and in a small side hall not far from the ballroom, Heliga took a sullen sip of juice.

"Hey, this dress is really troublesome." Looking at his dress, which looked pretty good, he and Faye were half-pushed and half-sent into the dressing room after being brought here by Captain Claire, of course. In the dressing room, he saw Olibat, who was facing a tangle of evening dresses.

"You're still struggling with this kind of question?" Heliga had a hellish look on his face, "This is your home turf." Why don't you just come to play in your true colors and put on a woman's skirt and go out to make a stunning appearance? ”

"I probably wouldn't mind if I had Sheila with me...... ......" Seeing Mula's fierce eyes on the side, Olibat who knew that he was in the wrong hung his head: "Hey, even if it's me, I know how to read words and colors, and I also know how to distinguish occasions." Today, not only Alfin and Cedric, but also some dignitaries of the imperial capital, wealthy businessmen and politicians, and even remote nobles from far away in the world also participated. I can't be so out of shape. ”

"Remote aristocracy...... Don't? ”

"I know what you want to ask. I checked it for you, and your father should have received the invitation, but I don't know why, it doesn't seem to have come. But the "swordsmith of light" came with his daughter. ”

"Viscount Victor and Laura are also ......" Speaking of the old friend, Heliga felt a sense of nostalgia in his heart, "Ah, that's good." See you later if you have a chance. ”

"In that case...... "Olibat's eyes rolled, "let me use my vast wisdom and experience to choose a dress for you that suits you perfectly—"

"Actually...... It's still pretty good. Fei said fairly, "Just judging by the appearance......"

"yes...... But the guy didn't tell me that the dress was cinched at the waist...... As a result, I can only sit up straight now, which is uncomfortable. Heliga thumped his back in exasperation, "It's you, it's good to dress like this occasionally...... Pleasing to the eye. ”

"Ah...... Is it. Fei was plain on the surface, but in fact, her cheeks were slightly red, and in order to hide this embarrassment, she hurriedly took a sip of juice and took a sip, "That should be like this, after all, it was a maid who looked very serious to help me choose clothes, not ...... A big preserved egg. ”

"That's right...... But since that's all the case, let's be patient. And...... It does look ......" Helliga looked up and down again at what he was wearing, and he was quite satisfied with the appearance itself, "Well, it looks like there are fewer people now...... Shall we ......?"

"Huh?"