Strong families exist in all corners of the Empire, each with their own territories. For example, in the West, there’s the Count Alpares family, and in the North, the Stormblast Dukedom.

Thus, in the East, there is the Arnot Marquis family, the core family of the Empire’s trade. It's one of the few places in the Empire that borders the sea, rich with related culture and food, but we couldn't stop there.

"Whooo~. Welcome~."

"......"

"......"

Kugugugu...

Kuh-kung. Thud.

A woman, making fireworks sounds with her mouth, was blocking the path along with a mansion. There was no hiding it—this was Tania Astraea.

"......Sis, what are you doing here?"

"What else would I be doing? I'm welcoming the Hero’s Party."

I had seen various sides of her before, but today, she seemed more childish than ever. Even though I was clearly making a dumbfounded face, Tania smiled and pretended nothing was wrong.

I turned to the party members behind me and said, "Aswell, everyone. Did you see that? Don’t get too tense or beat yourselves up. She’s like this."

"Uh, yeah. You're right."

"I feel like I’m the fool here for brooding alone in the mansion..."

"......"

"You guys are too much~. I'm just doing my best to cheer on the Hero's Party."

Tania, twirling her cloak with a playful attitude. I didn’t want to see her anymore, so I quickly stepped behind Aswell.

"You’re Tania Astraea, right? Let me properly introduce myself. I am Hero Aswell."

"Hmm... Your expression’s different. Looks like your mindset has changed, huh?"@@novelbin@@

At those words, Aswell’s head slightly turned in my direction.

"I’ve realized my true purpose."

"Hmm, okay. Then I should introduce myself too. I’m Tania Astraea, of the Empire's Mage Tower."

* Hero Aswell and White Smith Louis will be escorted to the Imperial Palace.

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