The Moment for Reunion

Inside the castle's study.

"Your Majesty, there's a letter for you."

Sean knocked on the door before quickly walking in and placing a crumpled paper envelope on the table.

Long wave radios, wired telegraphs, and magic-imbued Sigil of Listenings had already become common, where even ordinary citizens could spend a few dollars to purchase a long distance telegram, leaving the usage of manually-delivered letters in decline.

"Oh? Where was it sent from?" Tilly placed her pen down and massaged her fingers.

"I heard that it was from… the ocean." Sean coughed twice. "The first to receive it was a Fjords Exploration Group member, then to a marine tradesman, going from Festive Harbor to finally Shallow Port. If not for the signature, I wouldn't have—"

Before he could complete his sentence, Tilly had already ripped the envelope open.

There were only a handful of people that would send out a letter from sea.