The maid brought over red wine. Yan Xing picked up his glass and gestured to Karol, "Here's to a successful military parade and to the Queen's good health."
Karol lifted her glass to touch Yan Xing's. "Thank you, and to your good health as well."
On the night of Yan Xing's arrival in Dawnspirit City, Elf King Erelado also arrived.
Erelado sought an audience with Yan Xing that very night, and the two spoke deep into the night before he departed.
The next day, Yan Xing conducted business as usual, receiving visitors, discussing deals, and signing agreements, much as he had done on previous visits to Dawnspirit City.
As the day of the parade drew near, Dawnspirit City quickly bustled with activity. The last time so many nobles had come to Dawnspirit City was the day Duke Silvermane announced the establishment of the kingdom.
A year had already flown by.
