Re:Zero - Starting Life in Chaos.

After entering the inner city, Beichen and his party, under the guidance of the reception officials, came to the western-style house where the exchange group was located.

Since they had learned the news in advance, many team members had already gathered in the mansion.

"Beichen-kun, you guys are here!"

"Beichen!"

"Xiaojun."

Seeing Beichen walk into the hall, everyone stood up and greeted him.

"Sakura~"

"Kuroyama-senpai! Buchou! Funahori!"

Mizukami Sakura waved happily and joined the (temporary) members of the game production department.

"Sure! Beichen, I heard that you killed an ancient dragon on the road?"

After a brief exchange with Mizukami Sakura, Wu Shan Chitose patted Beichen on the shoulder and asked casually.

"Yes, Senior is really amazing. He killed the fire dragon in just a snap."

Before Beichen could reply, Shuishangying danced and described the scene vividly.

This caused everyone around to exclaim in surprise, and those who didn't know thought it was her who did it.

Shaking his head with amusement, Beichen turned to look at Wushan Qiansui.

"How did you know? My team shouldn't have reported any information while on the way."

"We didn't know at first." Wu Shan Qiansui took back his hand and explained with a playful look, "It was an imperial noble."

"Huh? How did they know that?"

Beichen frowned. He didn't feel like he was being monitored on the road.

"Then I don't know. You have to ask them. I guess they have some special information channels!" Wu Shan Qiansui spread his hands.

"alright."

Beichen didn't worry about it. In a fantasy world, there were always some strange props or creatures that could convey information.

"Are all the exchange groups here?" Beichen asked.

"Yeah, I've been waiting for you."

"Is everyone in such a hurry? There's still one day left before the gathering time."

"Do you think everyone is like you?" Wu Shan Qiansui rolled his eyes.

"Everyone was afraid of accidents on the road, so they basically didn't stop except to take a break."

"I'm not like you, who took a detour to become a dragon slayer. What's worse, you even played around at the border for a long time."

"Okay." Beichen shrugged. "Besides, I didn't want to be a dragon slayer. It just ran over to block my way."

Hearing this, everyone was speechless.

During the conversation, Sakura Kono, who was dressed in a white robe and had a gentle temperament, came to Beichen holding a folder.

"Xiaojun, I'm glad to see that your team is safe."

"Ah, thank you for your concern."

Beichen smiled and nodded. Just as he was about to say something, Wushan Chitose suddenly stretched his head in front of Kono Sakura and joked:

"We didn't see you like this when we came here. Are you trying to be special?"

"Oh! No, I didn't..."

Kono was already startled by Wu Shan's sudden approach, and now after hearing her words, his cheeks flushed with shyness and he quickly waved his hands.

"Hmm?" Wu Shan did not retreat but moved forward and approached Kono Sakura again.

Seeing that the other party was getting more and more aggressive, Beichen raised his hand and pressed Wushan's shoulder, pushing her aside.

"Go, stay aside, you are everywhere."

Ignoring the other party's dissatisfied expression, Beichen looked at Kono Sakura, who had her head lowered and her toes curled up restlessly.

"Kono, ignore this crazy guy, you need to talk to me about something."

"Yeah." Patting her chest lightly, Sakura Kono came back to her senses.

"Misaki has organized a captain-level meeting. She and some of the captains are already waiting in the conference room on the third floor."

"Got it." Beichen nodded, turned his head and said to Kaguya:

"Shigong, come with me."

"Understood." Kaguya nodded in agreement.

"Dudao, lead everyone to check in."

"Yes."

After a brief explanation, Beichen and Kaguya, together with other team leaders, walked towards the third floor under the guidance of Kono.

……

Third floor, temporary meeting room.

Beichen sat in his seat bored and listened to everyone's speeches, with Kaguya interjecting from time to time.

As the meeting was about to end, Misaki stood up from the main seat and said:

"The exchange group has already gathered. According to the plan, we will rest for a day tomorrow and then submit a visit application to the Noble Academy here."

"As for the audience with His Majesty the Emperor, it depends on the arrangements of the Empire."

The exchange group is not a diplomatic mission, but can only be regarded as an advance team to lay the foundation for subsequent communication between the two countries.

Therefore, the empire did not welcome them according to the standards of a diplomatic mission, but only provided basic guarantees.

As for when she can communicate with the emperor face to face, that depends on whether Petraka is willing.

However, even if Petraka did not plan to summon the exchange group individually, they would meet at a pre-arranged aristocratic dinner later.

Then it will be the time for the second generation of each family to show their talents.

It can be flattering or seducing.

Anyway, all you have to do is to have a good relationship with the empress and provide convenience to her family.

Beichen is not interested in how to get along well with the empress.

He also doesn't care whether the island country can get a good living environment in the subsequent negotiations.

His purpose of coming to the other world to find a maid has been half achieved. After dealing with the black dragon, this trip to the other world will be a complete success.

If nothing unexpected happens, after he arranges his three little maids and tells them that he will be away for a while, he will release the substitute puppet and then fly out of the imperial capital on his sword and head towards the area where the black dragon appears.

‘Dong-dong-dong. ’

Just as Beichen was thinking about the itinerary, the door of the conference room was suddenly knocked.

"Please come in." Misaki said.

"Excuse me." Busujima pushed the door open and walked in.

"Bujima-senpai, what can I do for you?" Kono asked.

"Someone from the palace has come. The empress invites Xiaojun and Loli to the palace to enjoy afternoon tea together."

'Wow—'

"invite?"

"Afternoon tea?"

"Uh, am I the only one wondering who Loli is?"

"You must have been so stupid in this meeting. Didn't Sigong just say that there is a divine messenger named Loli Mercury in their team?"

"Oh oh oh."

One word caused a great stir, and the conference room was immediately filled with the sound of people exclaiming and chairs being dragged.

No wonder they are so excited.

Judging from the wording, the empress obviously regards Beichen and Loli as people of equal status.

It’s easy to understand Loli. After all, she has lived for nearly a thousand years and can be considered the great-grandmother of Petraka’s great-grandmother.

Moreover, in this age where the king's power is granted by God, the messengers of God deserve respect.

As for Beichen...is it because of the dragon slayer?

But no matter what, being invited personally by the Empress is a great opportunity.

Those who were present and had some ulterior motives looked at Beichen with envy and jealousy.

Seeing this, Beichen shrugged and stood up.

"Ayuzawa, I'm leaving first."

Misaki didn't reply, but just nodded.

Halfway through the journey, Beichen suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Kaguya who was still sitting in her seat.

"Shigong, come with me."

"Eh! Me?" Kaguya pointed at herself blankly.

"Yes, I'll take you to show your face."

"This...is against the rules." Kaguya's heart was beating fast, but she didn't get angry.

"Hey~ It's not a big deal, just add one more person. If you don't come, I'll leave."

"I go!"

Kaguya hurriedly stood up and quickly followed Beichen's pace and walked out of the meeting room.

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