Half a month later, the airboat finally reemerged above the river of Divine Wood Down. Princess Nina of the Elf Race and royals were there to welcome them, and curious elves gathered, once again, crowding the riverbank.
Before reaching Divine Wood Down, Li Si and others discussed and decided that the Judgement Legion will camp by the river, and they would prevent them from entering the town. Ilanadale and the Church Court had no diplomatic connections and neither party was fond of the other. Hence, inviting this group into the town might bring unexpected trouble.
As for the researchers and the girls, they were scarce resources at the headquarters and therefore deserved to be treated as guests. The mercenaries would stay on the airboat as safeguards. They had been living in the cabins of the airboat, unlike the others who had to be settled temporarily in warehouses.
