A plane flew towards the distance in the sky.
Catherine and the senior mage inside the plane watched the scenery outside with curiosity.
The senior mage said, "The speed is so fast. We've already flown out of Jiacai Territory so quickly. This speed is even faster than a Pegasus!"
Catherine said, "We've already left Jiacai Territory? Isn't the length of Jiacai Territory a hundred elven miles on both sides? Is this plane really that fast?"
The senior mage replied, "That's right, we've already passed through the range of Jiacai Territory. I've been to Jiacai Territory for training before. The elven village the plane just flew past is the last village in Jiacai Territory. Ahead lies the territory of another elven city."
Catherine exclaimed, "Then this plane's speed is truly astonishing! By the way, what is the speed of this plane?"
Chu Shi glanced at the speedometer in front of Xiao Yan. "The current speed of the plane is 800 elven miles per hour."
Catherine was astonished, "What? 800 elven miles per hour? That speed is too extreme! It can travel 800 elven miles in just one hour! That means we can reach the Elven Royal City in just over four hours! Even Pegasi and Griffins can't reach such speeds!"
Chu Shi corrected, "It won't take five hours. It will only take three hours to reach the Elven Royal City. We are flying in a straight line from the sky, so the distance is just over two thousand kilometers. The ground is different. The roads on the ground are winding and tortuous, stretching over three thousand kilometers."
Catherine continued in surprise, "Oh! So that's how it is. How could I forget we are flying in the sky! It's wonderful to reach the Elven Royal City in just three hours!"
At this moment, Ye Fan took out a deck of cards and said, "There are still three hours left. Let's find some more fun! Let's play poker!"
Ye Fan opened the deck of cards. They were poker cards drawn on paper bought from the elves.
Lin Dong said, "Ye Fan, I didn't expect you to buy so many things!"
Ye Fan asked, "Are you going to play cards too?"
Lin Dong sat down, "Come on, come on. Watch me make sure you can't play a single card, Ye Fan."
Catherine and the others, looking at the poker cards in Lin Dong and Ye Fan's hands, asked, "What cards are they playing?"
Chu Shi replied, "They are playing poker."
"Poker? I'm very interested. I wonder what kind of gameplay it is? I want to join too."
Chu Shi shook his head and said, "I'm sorry. I don't have enough time to translate. So, City Lord Catherine, you'd better just watch from the side!"
Catherine, disappointed, could only watch Ye Le, Lin Dong, and Zi Han play cards.
The senior mage continued to gaze at the scenery outside.
Three hours later,
The plane stopped outside the Elven Royal City.
Megcaro and Julisha, along with over a dozen mages, were already waiting there.
After Catherine and her group alighted from the plane, the two elven mages, Megcaro and Julisha, stepped forward to greet them.
A mage behind Megcaro stepped forward and said, "Yifelis! Is that you? Yifelis?"
The senior mage next to Catherine immediately responded, "Teacher! Magic teacher. It's been a long time."
The senior mage beside Catherine was named Yifelis.
"Yifelis, it's been a long time. I never expected you to be a senior mage now. Your strength is now equal to mine!"
Megcaro stepped forward and said, "Yifelis, that's right. Yifelis is the mage accompanying Catherine. Hello, City Lord Catherine. Welcome to the Elven Royal City. I am Yifelis."
"I am Julisha."
"Lord Yifelis, Lord Julisha. It's a pleasure to see you."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Catherine was welcomed into the Elven Royal City.
Su Han, after a simple farewell, took the plane and departed once more. After all, Su Han and his group still needed to transport equipment and supplies continuously.
Upon entering the Elven Royal City, Catherine bid farewell to the Archmages Yifelis and Julisha. Catherine's primary purpose in coming to the Elven Royal City was to meet the Elven Queen.
Only after meeting the Queen could she discuss the dragon-slaying matter with Yifelis, Julisha, and the other mages.
After Catherine met the Elven Queen and offered her greetings according to etiquette,
The Elven Queen said, "Catherine, do not grieve too much over what happened in Jiake City. I will order the surrounding cities to help you rebuild Jiake City."
Catherine replied, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Catherine paused for a moment and said, "However, the black dragon York is still a threat. In the future, the black dragon York may attack Jiake City again."
Then, Catherine immediately knelt on one knee and said, "Catherine requests Her Majesty to issue an order to slay the dragon, to avenge the fallen elves of Jiake City!"
The Elven Queen said, "Catherine, I will not agree to this request. The order to slay the dragon cannot be issued from the Elven Royal Palace. You may withdraw."
Catherine had no choice but to retreat.
After leaving the Elven Royal Palace, Catherine went directly to Megcaro and Julisha.
The Archmages Megcaro and Julisha had a conversation with Catherine.
Megcaro directly stated, "City Lord Catherine, your reputation will be used as collateral to hire mages and knights."
Julisha added, "City Lord Catherine, a crucial part of this dragon-slaying plan involves a large number of mages and knights. Therefore, your guarantee is very important."
Megcaro continued, "You should think carefully. This guarantee amounts to a full 300 million elven coins. If those six humans fail to honor the agreement, you will have to repay this enormous sum of elven coins."
Catherine responded, "There's no need to think further. I've already considered it on the plane. This is originally our Jiake City's vengeance. Now it just requires me to act as a guarantor. Of course, I agree. I will use Jiacai Territory as collateral."
Megcaro said, "It seems that City Lord Catherine has already made up her mind. Your resolve is strong! Then we will not try to dissuade you further."
Julisha then said, "Then, the 300 million elven coins will be provided by our Mage Association. What do you think, Megcaro?"
Megcaro nodded and replied, "I think it's acceptable. Since Catherine is willing to use her territory as collateral, the other elders of the Mage Association will also agree."
Julisha continued, "City Lord Catherine, you should rest for now. Tomorrow we will handle the loan procedures for the elven coins. Even for our Mage Association, mobilizing 300 million elven coins will take a day. I will inform the Mage Association now!"
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