Witch, Fireball and the Evil God of Steam-Chapter 802 - 142: Pet Party

Ethan ultimately managed to board the express airship to the Imperial Capital as he had wished.

Upon learning Lance's identity, the Imperial Army showed unprecedented efficiency, eagerly seizing this unexpected opportunity for fame, each displaying a wolf-like hunger.

Duke Ash was no different. This express airship was specially provided by the Simpler Clan, a leading family of the Silver Radiance Empire. They owned their own flight routes and airships exclusively for family members and guests. The airship's structure was different from the transport airship they had previously taken in Gear City. It was smaller and more luxuriously decorated.

The airship cabin was equipped with a dedicated banquet hall, stocked with top-tier wine and delicacies before each departure. It was said that even Henry VI was a regular on this airship named "Imperial Pearl."

If it weren't for Duke Ash's eagerness to meet the legendary Rebel Army leader Lance, Ethan might never have had the opportunity to board this Imperial Pearl in his lifetime.

Naturally, the facilities on the airship were not open to them. Even the servants on the airship maintained an air of arrogance, clearly unimpressed by a young noble like Ethan whose title was unclear. On this airship, only those of at least a Count's status could be treated as distinguished guests.

They were familiar with every Count of the Empire and knew their preferences and habits. Ethan was evidently not among them.

However, Ethan always had a clear sense of self-awareness. For example, on this journey, he understood that he was merely tagging along and did not take the servants' arrogance to heart. Shortly after boarding, he cheerfully wandered around the airship with Lindong and Little Dark, the three of them broadening their horizons.

Despite the airship's departure being much later than the nobles' in Gear City, they arrived at the capital's airport ahead of those fallen nobles—located less than a kilometer west of the transport airport, also part of the Simpler Clan's territory.

In the Empire they were familiar with now, no noble could compare to the Simpler Clan, not even Prince Freeman from the era of Julius.

By the time they arrived at the airport, night had fallen. The Simpler Clan's private soldiers were already waiting there, along with a dense Firearms Team, creating a tense atmosphere.

The exchange was completed in silence. Lance's head was covered with a burlap sack, and he was escorted onto a sedan.

This demonstrated the unique privilege of the Simpler Clan. Even for a high-level criminal like Lance, they could bypass the Imperial Army and the judiciary, directly transferring him to their residence for interrogation.

At the Imperial Army camp, the brave young man participated in the planning. Given his exceptionally unique identity, he decided to head to the capital on his own.

"Mr. Ethan, Duke Ash has prepared a welcoming banquet for your arrival. Please follow us."

After completing the handover, the Simpler Clan's steward approached Ethan directly, conveying Duke Ash's arrangements in a manner that left no room for refusal. Even though he used honorifics, his tone was commanding, and without waiting for Ethan's response, he proceeded towards the black vintage sedan arranged by the Duke.

Perhaps in his view, no one could refuse an invitation from Duke Ash.

The technology level of the Silver Radiance Empire was always more advanced than that of their place, perhaps by about 50 years. Now, in major cities of the Empire, cars had long been a symbol of status circulating among the nobility.

Ethan boarded the car and headed straight to Duke Ash's estate. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

He found history to be surprisingly similar. Not long ago, he also received a warm invitation from Baron Fulin in Gear City. This was perhaps the warm hospitality inherited by the Simpler Clan, even Baron Fulin, as Duke Ash's illegitimate son, had inherited this excellent quality.

When the car stopped at the estate's entrance, Ethan was deeply shocked by the grand palace-like architecture. Viewed from a distance, the Simpler Clan's estate looked no different from a private castle. At the time of the car's arrival, guests were coming in an endless stream at the door, all dressed in formal attire, with appropriately smiling faces.

Compared to this magnificent private castle, Baron Fulin's residence seemed somewhat unimpressive.

However, during his stay in Gear City, Ethan didn't have the chance to tour Baron Fulin's residence. Unfortunately, due to health reasons, the hospitable Mr. Fulin departed from them permanently before formally inviting them inside.

The banquet was attended by many truly important figures.

Ethan immediately noticed the majestic figure wearing a crown and a red cloak in the castle banquet hall. But accompanying Henry VI was no longer Queen Margaret. After making some inquiries, it seemed the Silver Radiance Empire did not have the Margaret Clan.

Regrettably, he also failed to encounter any mirror version of Ave in the banquet hall.

The distinctive cowlick did not appear on the forehead of any noble. Their hair was without exception meticulously groomed, adorned with the most dazzling jewelry before stepping out. In comparison to these elaborately dressed grand nobles, Ethan's appearance seemed rather shabby, further highlighted by his travel-worn look.

Fortunately, throughout the journey, Lindong stayed perched on his shoulder like an ornament, gently curling its tail around his neck for a nap, infusing his clothes with a pleasant whiff of cherry blossom scent. Otherwise, the blood smell might have been noticed by others in the banquet hall, which wouldn't have been ideal.