The grand capital city loomed ahead, its towering gates bustling with activity as merchants, travelers, and nobles passed through. At the checkpoint, Javier and Liana sat atop Buddy and Pikko, waiting for their turn as the royal guards performed inspections.
The guard, a burly man with sharp eyes, approached. His gaze fell on the two majestic Pekkos. "I believe these birds belong to the Armand family?" he asked, eyeing the family crest discreetly stitched on Liana's attire.
Liana nodded, her tone calm and respectful. "Yes, they are."
Another guard stepped forward, his expression professional yet curious. "Your purpose for visiting the capital city?"
Liana gestured toward Javier, who was fiddling with Buddy's reins. "My young master is here to attend the school."
The guard tilted his head. "Oh? Which school?"
Liana reached into her bag, retrieving an official card embossed with an elegant seal, and handed it to him. "This one."
