Above the Summer Sea.
Soon, the fleet of Imperial Airships came face to face with Elder Ivan and his two Dragon Knights, who were riding on giant dragons.
Upon seeing Rein for the first time, Elder Ivan and the other two Dragon Knights were quickly astonished by Rein's youthful appearance and the vast but subtle spiritual power emanating from him.
In fact, Rein had deliberately suppressed part of his spiritual power, revealing only the aura and presence of a Middle Stage Dawn Wizard.
"Lord Rein, you are younger than the rumors suggest, and stronger than the rumors had it," Elder Ivan remarked with a smile after his initial shock.
"Thank you, Elder Ivan."
...
After some pleasantries, Rein learned that Elder Ivan was even more senior than Prince Menia in terms of experience, and although not directly of the royal bloodline, he was like an uncle to Menia. The other two had a distant royal lineage but were of the same generation as the current Emperor.
