"Though the Nine Realms Kingdom hasn't been around for as long as the Imperial Family, its rapid development in the past century is not to be underestimated.
The Wanderers and Raiders have always been the common enemies of the three legitimate powers in the interstellar world, hence the Empire seeks help under this pretext.
Since when has the once splendorous Imperial Family started to become beholden to others?
How lamentable.
*
When Hannah woke, it was already noon, and she had been changed into a set of comfortable pyjamas.
No one else was in the villa apart from Arnold Simmons and herself.
Hannah didn't rush to find Arnold, instead, she pulled Goldie out from the corner where it had been squatting all day.
Still drowsy, Goldie covered its ears, appearing a bit shy.
Hannah watched it with amusement, "What are you doing?"
Goldie hung its head low, "Cough, cough, beware of what you see and hear."