Wilhelmina leaned on the car window, watching the small red dot, and began to cry. Though precocious and adept at hiding her feelings, she was still young and couldn’t control her tears.
Through her blurry tears, Skylark Manor’s main house disappeared into a point, and the land of her childhood receded. At just ten years old, she understood that leaving her homeland was not simple. In fact, she would never return to Monslanker after this farewell.
On May 3rd of Imperial Year 7375, the spacecraft Abraham docked at the imperial capital’s aviation port. With the cabin door open, Hans Borg, still a regular official of the State Council, held Wilhelmina’s hand as they stepped onto the soil of the imperial capital, Odin.
Chapter 3
Odin, the capital city, was the name of this planet.
Slightly larger than Mother Earth, it was the political center of the Galactic Empire, featuring magnificent mountains, vast oceans, modern cities, and majestic palace complexes. This realm housed the country’s elite, beautiful individuals, and the wealthiest citizens.
The Osenberg Dynasty, established just 140 years ago by King Wolrich after overthrowing the previous regime, was relatively young.
The military vehicle carrying Wilhelmina and Hans Borg drove out of the aviation port, entering a dedicated passage. Wilhelmina leaned against the bulletproof window, her eyes wide with wonder, while Hans Borg supported her with his hand.
They passed towering skyscrapers, multi-level suspended vehicle lanes, bustling sky malls, and gardens where fashionably dressed individuals walked as if on flat ground.
The car drove by a massive sky amusement park. Wilhelmina pointed it out, saying, “I’ve seen it. It’s called Paradise. Grandpa promised that if I got three A’s this semester, he would bring me here to play.”
Hans Borg, with a gentle gaze, replied, “So now you can come and play anytime.”
Wilhelmina stroked the soft fur of her big cat Lucy, responding, “Maybe.” The child’s mature tone deepened Hans Borg’s smile.
The female orderly serving tea blushed, reluctant to leave. “Where are we going?” Wilhelmina asked. “I’m going to take you to see your grandfather first.” “Does Dad live with him?” “…Yes, for now, they are temporarily living together.”
