Early the next morning. The imperial capital of Phoenix.

The city was built on the mountain, the blue sky was cloudless, and the sunlight dyed the silver-white walls a brilliant gold. To the south of the city is Lake Rhodes, a wide and calm lake. In the cold winter, the lake has long been frozen, but there is still no shortage of tourists enjoying the lakeside.

"Just send it here." In front of a white mansion in the city, the girl said to Dimi. The main road of this majestic mountain town runs up the hillside, and if you don't have good physical strength, you might be out of breath after walking a little bit.

The luxurious mansion in front of him was originally a viscount's private residence in the imperial capital. Later, the viscount was arrested and imprisoned, stripped of his title, and his mansion was confiscated by the royal family, turning it into a mansion dedicated to entertaining foreign nobles. It is difficult for ordinary nobles without titles to live here.

"You have the right to wear the royal crest, Victoria," said Dimi, "and with your status, you will have no problem going directly to the palace." ”

"That's too eye-catching." The girl said.

"You're too low-key," Dimi said helplessly, "You came to the imperial capital to meet my father after all." ”

"I'm very sensitive," the girl said, "and I don't want outsiders to know that I'm Victoria Douglas." ”

The young prince looked a little disappointed. But he suddenly had an idea.

"Then you can just use the identity of the 'Bright World,'" Dimi said, "and no one will doubt it." Not even the Okads, for it's incredible that a man can be both a mystical warrior and use arcane art. A genius warrior who comes out once in hundreds of years, it is a real faux pas for the royal family to entertain you outside the Heavenly Dome Palace. ”

"Thank you for your kindness, and I don't want to publicly expose myself as a 'bright world.'"

"Then in the name of Baroness Ansel......"

[This is not in line with the Empire's precedent, Xiaowei? The girl asked in her inner world, she had made Xiaowei pay a little attention to the knowledge of imperial etiquette. She didn't want to give the impression of being arrogant.

[It doesn't matter,] Xiaowei said, "I think any nobleman has the right to entertain the guests he wants at home. 】

"Okay," the girl blinked when she heard Xiaowei's speech, and decisively changed her words, "Dimi, you convinced me." ”

Instead, Dimi was taken aback. He had lost hope that the girl would accept his suggestion, and stayed where he was.

"What are you waiting for? Lead the way. The girl urged.

"Oh? Belch...... Yes," Dimi snapped back, "let's go." He turned and walked up the ramp.

[Did you plan this in advance?] Xiaowei asked.

[No,] the girl said, "But Dimi is right, never keeping a low profile will not solve the problem.] Let's get a direct glimpse of the Empire's supreme power, Xiaowei. 】

……

Inside the Heavenly Dome Palace.

Dimi led the girl all the way. The guards on both sides of the road knew that it was His Royal Highness, and they did not stop it.

[You don't seem to be very excited. Vicky felt strange.

"It's okay," the girl replied, "It's almost as expected. 】

If it is an ordinary imperial person, just stepping into this magnificent palace is enough to make him proud for a lifetime. But for the girl who has received the impact of modern earth culture, although the carved beams and painted buildings and gold-painted beams and pillars are painted with gold, although the heavenly dome palace is majestic, the extremely luxurious decoration has a nouveau riche cheesiness. Compared to the palace, the girl prefers the simple and practical style of the black floating city.

[I originally thought that the inventory would be very strict,] Xiaowei sighed, [but it was actually ......]

【…… The road was unimpeded,] The girl also complained, [I'm afraid it's because we follow Dimi.] 】

The girl remembered that when the two of them entered the palace through the side door, the guards gave her a wary look. But when they recognized Dimi, they immediately became respectful, but their eyes were still full of suspicion. Thinking about it, he was wearing a dusty black shirt and pants and boots, and he looked like ......

"Stop," the girl shouted.

"What's wrong?" Dimi stopped.

"Where are we going?"

"Go to see my father," Dimi's eyes glinted with honesty, "every day at this time, he will be in the side hall in front. ”

"I can't go straight to Your Majesty in this bandit-like outfit!" The girl had a big head, "Find me a place to wash...... Tidying up and changing clothes. Right away. ”

"But ......"

"Do it for me. Really! Whether it's you or Linna, why are all the imperial royal families so nervous? ”

The girl was still complaining, but her voice stopped abruptly. A familiar white-clothed figure with a long aqua blue whip wrapped around his waist walked out of the side hall not far away.

"Victor!"

It was the emperor who sent him to see the girl, the "snake of the void" Victor.

"Dimi, you're back." Victor greeted the two of them, gave Dimi a hug, and then shook hands with the girl.

"Victoria. Hello. There was a hint of jealousy in Victor's eyes when he looked at the girl.

"Victor, you're much faster than we are." Dimi said.

"But I'm more curious about how you came here...... "Victor said, but reached out to stop Dimi's explanation, "Ah, don't talk about it now." Come with me to your majesty. He has something to ask you. ”

"Can you give me a chance to change my clothes?" The girl is making her last stand.

"No," said Victor dryly, "Your Majesty does not like formality. I think it's rude for you to dress up, but this time you have to go see him right away. ”

The girl sighed. It seems that he must dress like this to meet the emperor. Emperor of the Grecian Empire, Dietford III...... Maybe it's this kind of urgency that there will be a fiery daughter like Lin Na, right?

……

The three of them walked into the side hall of the palace. The spacious hall is very simple, with only a set of mahogany tables and chairs, and two bookshelves.

A middle-aged man stood in the hall of the temple. He was in his forties, with blonde hair and golden robes, a burly physique, and a majestic face, but his eyes revealed a deep confidence and calmness like the sea. Seeing the three of them, he showed a satisfied expression.

"Victor, you brought them here," the blond-haired man in the golden robe, Emperor Dietford III, nodded slightly, "Very well." Welcome back, Dimi. And ......"

The girl hesitated to bow down. She still has a little psychological resistance to this kind of etiquette. Fortunately, the emperor's next words saved her.

"Victoria. Like Dimi and Victor, bow to me. You're different from those who are subordinate. You don't have to bow down. ”

"Yes," the girl bowed slightly, "in the 'bright world'......"

Victoria Douglas...... See Your Majesty. ”

The maiden and the ring on her hand made a sound at the same time. The ring was given to her by Goth to make one person speak while the other was in charge of the body. Dimi and Victor didn't know about this, and both had surprised expressions.

The Emperor looked at the girl. For a long time, a smile appeared on his seemingly carved face.

"'The World of Light'. Let me take a look. ”

The girl took out the "Bright World" from the dimensional pouch she carried with her. It was a black parasol with a gold pattern.

"Just awakened is the blue sky level. Yes," said Emperor Dietford III, nodding slightly, "and Miss Douglas. At a young age, he is a Qingkong-level mage, and he has a lot of potential. ”

The girl smiled awkwardly. The emperor in front of her obviously knew that she was a personality from another world...... As for whether or not she is known to be a soulless earth creature, it is unknown. He dressed extremely casually, but as Victor said, the emperor did not look down on him for this.

"I have granted you permission to wear the royal insignia. You are treated like a real royal," said Emperor Dietford III, "but all your position in the empire depends on you." You have a grudge with Speaker Okade, and I will protect you. But I won't help you get revenge. If you want to harness the power of the Empire, prove your worth to the Empire first. ”

"Yes." The girl said. Dimi was about to say something, but the emperor reached out to stop him.

"Now that you have joined the Empire," said Dietford III, "I will not do you any wrong." You can make a request. Whatever is reasonable, I will accept. Remember, this is not a gift from me on behalf of the Empire, but a personal gift from me. What the Empire has given you is enough. ”

The girl hesitated slightly. What could you ask for? Ask the emperor for advice and a way to become stronger? High-ranking officials? No...... It can't be this way.