The envoy, consisting of a dozen royal guards and a dwarf at the forefront dressed in royal attire, made their way from the teleportation station to Duke Valiard's mansion. Along the route, the people respectfully cleared a path for them until they finally reached the mansion. Upon their arrival, Duke Valiard greeted them with a warm smile, as if he had been expecting their visit and was merely awaiting the appointed time.
Duke Valiard led them to the guest room, where he and the leader of the royal envoy could have a private conversation.
"What a surprise, Sir Steward, for you to come all the way from the capital. Is there something I can assist you with?" Duke Valiard asked with a smile.
