Empress Monna sat on her throne in the palace clad in luxurious robes. She was overjoyed to hear that Bowen had returned from the Nine Continents.

Bowen and Veron entered the palace before bowing to Monna.

"Your Majesty! Bowen at your service."

"Veron at your service!"

Monna smiled, raising a hand. "Hello, you two."

Following that, she could not help but ask, "How were things over at the Nine Continents? Has Darryl's situation gotten any better? How are our army riders?"

Monna cared deeply