Well Met, Half-Elf
The Flying Ship landed at the base of the mountain, which was heavily guarded by Dwarf Cannoneers.
William didn't mind this kind of treatment because he came to their territory unannounced. Even he would be wary of a Sovereign visiting his kingdom out of the blue, so he allowed himself and his ladies to be escorted to the underground city, where the Royal Palace of the Dwarves was located.
"It's like a maze down here~" Maple said as she walked hand in hand with William.
"Even so, we won't get lost no matter what~" Cinnamon commented.
The two girls were quite lively as they pulled on the Half-Elf's hands, urging him to walk faster.
"I didn't think that I would get a chance to visit here again," Ephemera said softly as she walked behind William. "The last time I came here was during the negotiations to have Beldaral part of the Gunnar Federation. Unfortunately, the negotiation failed."