“Is there something wrong?” Billy responded.
“The king has decreed that Mr Billy has meritorious service in rescue, and he specially ordered Mr Billy to come to the palace tomorrow morning to receive a reward!” the middle-aged man continued.
“Tell your king that I saved him at the princess’s behest, no need for courtesy!” Billy replied.
“Before setting off today, the king specifically instructed me to invite Mr Billy to the royal palace.” The middle-aged man hesitated slightly before speaking.
“So that he could personally express his gratitude for Mr Billy’s lifesaving grace, please don’t refuse!”
“Alright then!” Billy replied.
“Thank you, Mr Billy!” The middle-aged man nodded slightly and then left with the others.
“Boss, are we really going?”
After the others left, Casey looked at Billy and asked.
“Let’s go and see!” Billy responded.
“If Rhett Byrne accepts the conditions of Wind Swift Kingdom, hiding like this won’t be a solution.”
“Boss, but if Rhett Byrne turns against us, it could be walking into a dangerous situation!” Vermilion Bird spoke up.
“What’s meant to happen will happen!” Billy squinted his eyes again. “Hiding is not a solution!”
“Understood!” Everyone nodded in agreement.
“Mr Billy!” Just then, Uriel Gentry’s voice came from the door.
“Mr Gentry.” Billy looked at Uriel Gentry with a faint smile. “What’s up?”
“Mr Billy, did the royal city send someone to invite you to the palace tomorrow?” Uriel Gentry asked.
“Their people just left.” Billy nodded.
“Mr Billy, from what I understand, the people from Wind Swift Kingdom shouldn’t be leaving today. I’m worried…”
At this point, Uriel Gentry took a deep breath before continuing.
“Mr Billy, how about… you all not go, and I arrange for someone to help you leave Rainbow Moon Empire?”
“As long as you’re not within the empire, the people of Wind Swift Kingdom won’t be able to touch you.”
“Thank you for your concern, Mr Gentry!” Billy smiled again. “I don’t like being a deserter!”
“But…” Uriel Gentry started to say again.
“It’s okay, I also want to meet the people from Wind Swift Kingdom.” Billy cut him off.
Seeing that Billy seemed determined, Uriel Gentry thought for a moment and didn’t try to persuade him further.
After chatting for a while, Uriel Gentry bid farewell and left.
The next morning, Billy, Casey, Opal, and Amber appeared at the entrance of the Tengamine Palace.
“This is the palace, all unauthorized personnel please leave promptly.” A guard at the gate said loudly upon seeing the four of them.
“The king invited us, are you sure you want us to leave?” Casey replied.
“Hmph!” Another guard snorted.
“Still boasting? If you don’t leave now, don’t blame me for being impolite!”
“Ridiculous!” Just then, an elderly voice came from inside the gate.
Shortly after, Rayan Byrne led a group of people out quickly.
“Mr Byrne…”
The few guards hesitated and looked at Rayan Byrne as they spoke.
Before they could finish their words, Rayan Byrne raised his hand and the four of them flew out simultaneously.
“You blind fools, Mr Billy is the king’s savior. How dare you be so disrespectful, are you tired of living?” he scolded.
Thud!
Upon hearing his words, the four of them shivered and quickly kowtowed to Billy, begging for forgiveness.
“Sorry, I was blind and ignorant, please spare us, sir…”
“Get lost!” Rayan Byrne once again sent them flying a couple of hundred meters away, where they each spat out a mouthful of blood and passed out.
“Mr Billy, I apologize for the delay earlier. I had some matters to attend to and arrived a bit late, please forgive me.” Rayan Byrne then bowed to Billy.
“Mr Byrne, you’re being too kind. It’s nothing!” Billy smiled faintly.
“Mr Billy, please come inside!” Rayan Byrne made a respectful gesture. “The king has been waiting for a long time!”
“Alright!” Billy replied, leading Opal and the others towards the main courtyard of the palace.
The palace courtyard resembled the imperial palace of Glavale from hundreds of years ago, with exquisite architecture and grandeur.
Of course, it was smaller in scale compared to a real imperial palace.
Before long, led by Rayan Byrne, the group entered a splendid palace.
From the decorations inside, it was evident that this was not the main hall of the palace, but rather a side hall or similar place.
As Billy and his group glanced around, they saw Rhett Byrne and his wife sitting in their seats.
“Haha… Mr Billy, please sit down!” Rhett Byrne and his wife stood up upon seeing Billy and his group.
“Thank you!” After everyone was seated, Rhett Byrne spoke up.
“Your majestic, no need to be so formal, it’s just a small favor!” Billy replied.
“It’s not a small favor, Mr Billy, you are a great benefactor of our Tengamine Kingdom!” Rhett Byrne smiled.
After speaking, he loudly called out, “Bring the things up!”
As he said this, eight men carried four wooden boxes out.
Billy and his group looked over, seeing that the four boxes were filled with spiritual stones, spirit fruits, beast cores, and herbs.
With their spiritual power, Billy and his group immediately sensed that these items were all valuable treasures.
“Mr Billy, this is a token of appreciation. Please accept it!” Rhett Byrne said to Billy.
“Your kindness is highly appreciated!” Billy smiled faintly. “These items are too valuable, I am unworthy. Please take them back, Your Majesty.”
“Compared to Mr Billy’s kindness to us, these are nothing. I hope Mr Billy won’t refuse.” Rhett Byrne’s wife smiled as she spoke.
Before Billy could respond, she turned to Rayan Byrne.
“Mr Byrne, Mr Billy and his party are staying in Criesgan, right? Please arrange for these items to be sent to them later.”
“Of course!” Rayan Byrne nodded in response.
“Isn’t Mr Billy from Tengamine Kingdom?” Rhett Byrne’s wife then turned to Billy and asked.
“I’ve only just arrived in Tengamine Kingdom.” Billy replied with a smile.
“Mr Billy, may I ask you a personal question?” Rhett Byrne’s wife continued.
“Feel free to ask!” Billy replied.
“Miss Knight from that day is your wife, right?” Rhett Byrne’s wife asked, smiling.
“Besides Miss Knight, does Mr Billy have any other concubines?”
“No.” Billy smiled and shook his head.
“Good to hear!” Rhett Byrne’s wife seemed relieved. “What do you think of my daughter Danica, Mr Billy?”
Ahem!
Upon hearing her question, Casey couldn’t help but choke.
“The princess is beautiful and intelligent, a natural good woman.” Billy twitched inwardly.
“If I were to betroth Danica to Mr Billy, how would you feel about it?” Rhett Byrne’s wife asked with a smile.