The gates seemed to be frozen in ice and snow, and the soldiers defending the city stepped down from the towers and smashed open the gates with their stakes.

Because the mourning period had just ended, the wind team that had used to send the soldiers out of the city had been withdrawn.

This time out of the city did not announce the people, so only a few pedestrians on the street were noticed by Kant and his party in black.

"According to the letter from the Elven Country, the steamboat hit the rocks, and all the soldiers were swept into the waves." Kant rode on his horse and said slowly, "Not even a relic was left. ”

"Cumberland has sent a lifeboat to the site of the wreck for salvage." Bandak reported.

"In this weather, the shipwrecked person should not be able to stay overnight at sea." Kant looked at the sky and said, "If any relics are found, I hope they can return to Dehrim as soon as possible." It's really hard for the families of those soldiers. ”

"When we get to the Elven Country, we should be able to receive news from Cumberland." Bandak comforted.

Before leaving, Kant wrote a letter to the king of the elven kingdom, in which he said that in a week, he would bring people to the elven kingdom. So when Kant and his party were halfway there, the Elven Kingdom had already begun to prepare for the visit of the Calradia Empire.

"Your Highness, Your Highness Kant, they estimate that they will arrive in our capital tomorrow evening." An elven minister reported to the elven king.

"Hmm." The Elven King simply replied, but did not say anything.

"When the time comes...", the elven minister observed the elven king's face and hesitated.

"I'll greet you personally." The Elven King interrupted him and said, "This operation has caused heavy losses to the Calradia Empire. In any case, I have to apologize to Lord Kant in person as soon as possible. ”

"There are many unpredictable things about this mission, and Your Majesty should not blame yourself too much." The elven minister bowed and replied.

"Honor guard or something, don't arrange it. When the time comes, send a few soldiers with me. The Elven King instructed.

"Yes." After the welcome ceremony was sorted out, the minister also retired.

The news of Kant's visit spread from the palace to the barracks.

The elven soldiers in the same ward began to talk.

When Raphael learned the news from the crowd, he wondered, "I didn't expect His Highness Calradia to come in person. What are they doing here? ”

"I heard that the citizens of the Calradia Empire were dying for the soldiers who lost their lives a few days ago." An elven soldier said.

"Aren't there just two dozen dead?" Another elven soldier pursed his lips and said, "This Calradia deliberately made such a big disturbance, it can't be because he wants to embarrass our Highness. ”

"No," an elven soldier said, shaking his head.

"Why don't we go to the city gate tomorrow?" An elven soldier suggested.

"Hmm." Raphael nodded in approval of this suggestion and said, "Since everyone is recovering well, then follow me to the city gate tomorrow to see what this lord of Calradia means." ”

The timeline is set back two days ago. Kant and his party stayed at Durandal.

It was only then that Durandle received news of the annihilation of the Scout.

Darerick's emotions were sunk by the sudden news, and he locked himself in the barracks, shutting himself up.

Bandak was relieved and was about to go to the door, but was stopped by Kant.

"Cremont's death, I don't think any of us will be more saddened than Derrick." Kant said to Bandak: "Derrick's consciousness is more delicate than your sensibility, but it is not so easily defeated. Don't underestimate the resilience of this person. Let him be quiet. ”

"Yes," Bandak agreed.

Just wait until the next morning, when the group set off again. Bandak still hadn't seen Derick in the procession.

Three days later, Kant rode his horse and stood at the gates of the main city of the Elven Kingdom. The gates of the city were long ago opened for them.

The elven king, dressed plainly, walked outside the city gate to greet everyone.

"Your Highness the Elven King, long time no see." Kant jumped off his horse and bowed to the Elven King.

Despite being the monarch of the country, Kant always treated the elven king like an elder, and would salute every time he met.

But today, the Elven King can't accept this respect with his heart.

The elven king hurriedly supported Kant bent down and said, "Long time no see." His Royal Highness Immanuel Kant. ”

"There have been a lot of unexpected things happening recently, so let's wait until we get to the palace and talk about it in detail." Kant said with a smile on his face.

When he came to visit the Elven Kingdom in person, he naturally had to bring the demeanor of the lord of a country and the etiquette of a diplomatic meeting.

"This accident is that the elves are sorry for Calradia, and I apologize to His Highness Kant first." The Elven King bowed to Kant and said, "The feast of the palace is ready. Please get into the carriage and go with me. ”

Kant shook his head and said, "I don't need His Highness the Elven Kingdom to apologize to me for this matter, the matter of navigation itself hides risks. Let's get into the carriage quickly. ”

The Elven King pursed his lips and was silent for a moment. Stretched out his hand to Kant and said, "Please! ”

Watching the carriage of the palace go farther and farther, a group of elven soldiers who climbed on the top of the city wall walked out from behind the stone pier.

"This Calradia group looks quite gentle." One soldier commented.

"It seems that they wanted to check the details of the martyrdom of DeWitt and his gang." Another soldier said.

"What are you doing here?" Raphael instructed: "The biggest target of this visit of Calradia is us. Hurry up and get me back to the hospital room and lie down! ”

A group of people heard Raphael's order and immediately set off for the barracks.

Kant was sitting in the same carriage as the Elven King, and was now asking the Elven King for news of the people who had been rescued.

"I heard that the soldiers rowed their own boats ashore." Kant was the first to provoke the conversation.

"Yes, it was discovered by the patrolling soldiers. At that time, their bodies were already showing symptoms of dehydration. The Elven King replied in detail: "I heard that he was adrift at sea for a whole day and a night. ”

"I see, so have these soldiers' bodies recovered?" Kant continued.

"Well, it's probably recovered. However, they are still recuperating and have not yet been put into military training. The Elven King replied.

"The elven soldiers are lucky to have managed to escape the shipwreck. That's probably the only thing I've been happy about lately. Kant said.

At that time, the elven soldiers were also awakened in their sleep. Just trying to escape from the cabin. The Elven King said, "Just go and wake up the soldiers of Calradia." But it didn't help. ”