Continuation...

The following day, we received a letter from Sir Marcus that it was good to travel now to the Capital of the Alanian Empire as they had informed Her Highness of our arrival.

"How fascinating it is to wake up to such wonder…." He said while caressing my face. I just woke up due to the sunlight passing through the windows of this inn.

"I should be the one telling that. What a piece of artwork you are." I cringed at what I said, now I know that compared to my previous identity as Katherine Davis, I now expressed things like this awkwardly and straightforwardly.

"But who is Michelangelo? Should I behead him?" This man really has a knack for making me smile even at the start of the day, or is it because I find it endearing to know, that this man is now my husband?

"You can't. He's a famous artist in my previous world. It's just an expression of how the god in this realm had created someone like you so beautifully…." I said and that made his face bright red again.

"C-Come on. We have to eat and then depart. I can sense that my sister wants to meet you immediately." He said as he stood up first and helped me to stand up as well from the bed.

After eating and buying some food and water, Kazmir also bought a horse. This horse is not an ordinary one, I sense it somehow maybe because of my divine power.

"Where did you get this horse?" I asked Kazmir and he just pointed at a stable where different horses are. Now that I see it, all the horses in that stable are the same as the one that he bought.

"Uhmm…. Can we buy all of them?" I asked shocked and saw on his face but was shifted into a playful smile.

"I will pay for it so you don't have to worry," I said while I felt embarrassment lingering to my whole body as if I was asking to buy him candy instead.

"You don't have to worry, my love. I asked the seller to send the horses into the Xylos territory. Those horses are my gift to you in replacement to the p-perfume b-before…." He said while he turned his back on me and put our belongings on the horse in front of us. Now that I remember, the perfume was gifted by Kazmir and was thrown for my safety.

This horse as I said, is different even from the line of warhorses I procured before. This horse and the others that will be sent to the Xylos territory are dragons in disguise. My mother, Adira, once told me in my memories that they existed and managed to transform into a more fitting animal so they could live peacefully with humans.

But for those who have divine powers, it's a bit different. They are obedient to those with divine powers, in short, to those who have been blessed by God. As for me, the horse in front of me looked at me in the eyes as I was beside it.

To my surprise, it knelt after Kazmir was done putting our belongings into it. Kazmir was surprised and so was I. It seemed like it was telling me to ride its back with ease.

"Well…. That's surprising my love, even i the stallion of Xylos will kneel down into your ethereal beauty." I glared at him and he guided me to hop into the horse's back.

"It is an honor to meet the descendant of the God of Aura here. I am Drakehart, the head of the Dragorion, that traced back to the dawn of time." I was shocked to hear the voice of Sir Drakehart in my head.

"How did you know, Sir?" I asked in return through my mind, while I saw Kazmir riding the horse as well sitting behind me.

"We felt your presence and we still want to show gratitude to your Mother and Grandmother as our previous owners." He said while we started the journey. So he knew my mother and grandmother. Should I ask him about them and how they are acquainted with someone like the Majestic Dragorion line?

As we traveled and surely I fell asleep again, I was shocked to see that we were already in the heart of the Alanian Empire. The Capital. Filled with the scenery of different luxurious stores and the scent of the sea. Kazmir held me in his arms and so I sat up properly, his arms were sure numbed due to supporting me not to fall from falling asleep while we were riding a horse.

"Oh! You're awake, my love. Do you want to eat first or do you want us to go straight to my sister?" He asked smiling while I could see that his arms were numbed.

"I apologize for falling asleep…." I said while I looked down. He descended into the horse and guided me down as well.

"You don't have to. As long as one kiss will suffice the numbness of my arm." He said playfully while gesturing a kiss on his lips. So I kissed him so quickly and ran off to a nearby boutique. While he put the horse reins into a nearby stable.

"Welcome, customer! Do you need anything? A new dress? Swimwear? We got it all for you." The boutique lady said. As I looked through the dresses, I didn't think something like what I was wearing right now was fitting to the customs of the Alanian Empire. I don't want to look like someone new here. If my goal was to learn from their culture and traditions.

"Can you give me something fitting for this weather? Even if it's a trouser or something light in fabric." I said but she just dragged me into the fitting room.

The fitting was done immediately, and as I looked at myself in the mirror, I knew Kazmir would be flabbergasted by what I was wearing right now. But as I can see the people here, are wearing something like this as well.

"Are you a goddess by any means?" The woman asked me in awe as I walked outside the fitting room and saw Kazmir at the entrance.

"What do you think are you wearing, my love?" He asked with a confused look, so I glared at him saying don't ask such a thing as it might offend the store owner.

I walked near him and saw that his face was bright red. As I smiled leaning closer to him.

"You said I have to learn everything here, so this is the start," I said while he looked away.

The outfit is a shirt made of leather and something like a sports bra that is like a cropped top. It reminds me of Angelina Jolie in the Tomb Raider movie. That's how it looks like but this outfit was quite light in fabric. My skin was exposed and the shoes I am wearing were designed like boots and for reference, it reminds me of Timberlands's boots.

"I'll let you wear that, but you have to wear a cloak, please." His puppy eyes pleaded. He sure is shocked by my outfit. Compared to the people in this empire, my skin was like a porcelain doll in color due to my lineage, but way back in Korea, I really loved to go to the beaches and get tanned. It's not an open secret since every weekend, on my day off, I made sure to still enjoy myself on something like the beach to calm my mind from all the chaos Claude brought me.

After we ate, the eyes were all on us. Compared to earlier when we just arrived, the gazes were more intense now that I wore something like they were wearing.

Kazmir on the other hand remains in his clothes. He made his cloak cover me the entire journey to the Alanian Palace.

As we arrived, Prince Rolan and Princess Elysia approached, laughter dancing in their eyes as they welcomed us, their joy creating a warm embrace that promised new beginnings and familial bonds in this land of tradition and spirited beauty.

As we arrived at the Alanian Palace, in the Princess's palace, Elysia shared a delightful tale that added another layer to our visit.

"Did Kazmir ever tell you about the time he tried to hold onto a dolphin during a visit to our coast?" Elysia asked with a sly grin.

"He was so confident, but as soon as the dolphin swam off, he was dragged through the water like a rag doll!"

Kazmir, blushing, tried to interject, but Elysia continued, "We all panicked, but when we finally got him back on the boat, he was completely dumbfounded. Didn't stop talking about how dolphins are the kings of the sea!"

"So that's why you know so much about how dolphins act! Here I thought you were just being your usual know-it-all self." I gave Kazmir a teasing look, my amusement clear.

The room erupted in laughter, the story adding a light-hearted touch to our visit and making the bonds of family and laughter even stronger. Just as the laughter began to subside, a servant entered the room with an air of urgency.

"Your Highnesses, your parents have arrived," he announced, bowing slightly before stepping aside.

A sudden wave of anxiety washed over me. The weight of their expectations, the gravity of their titles, and the hope that they would accept me pressed heavily upon my chest. As they entered, their eyes first gave me a scrutinizing look that froze me in place.

The former Duke, a tall figure with a stern countenance, glanced at his wife, his expression unreadable. The former Duchess, however, broke the silence with an exclamation that echoed around the room.

"My Goodness! Kazmir! What an adorable maiden," she declared, her voice filled with surprise and delight. Without another word, she rushed over to me, enveloping me in a warm, enthusiastic embrace that lifted me slightly off the ground.

"My dear, perhaps a bit of decorum," he murmured, though his eyes twinkled with amusement. The former Duke shook his head, a hint of a smile betraying his pretended disbelief at his wife's behavior.

I was stunned, barely catching my breath as the Duchess finally set me down. "Oh, I just knew you'd be perfect the moment I heard about you," she said, stepping back but keeping her hands on my shoulders. "Kazmir has told us so much about you, dear."

Relief flooded through me, mingled with a touch of embarrassment at the intensity of her greeting. I glanced at Kazmir, whose face was alight with amusement and love. It was clear now that he had indeed shared our story with his parents, and their reception, though overwhelming, was filled with genuine acceptance and joy.

"Welcome to the family, Ava. We couldn't be happier," the former Duke added, extending his hand to me with a warm, firm grip that conveyed his sincerity.

As the evening drew to a close, the echoes of our laughter and the warm welcomes I received enveloped me, weaving a tapestry of acceptance and belonging. In the heart of the Alanian Empire, surrounded by Kazmir's family, I felt a profound sense of home—a promising prelude to the life we would build together.