As Baron Ticky Cosia strolled along the path once walked by Prince Colin towards the Imperial Royal Hotel, the Prince from the Gana Continent finally settled into his residence, the "palace," in the Holy City.

This manor is named "Wise Man's Court," located on 1 Wise Street, the suburb of the Holy City, known for its rich artistic and academic atmosphere.

Unlike the Dantes family's residence on 11 Loyalty Street, there was no smell of wash water here, nor the clanging of cobblers; the water in the fountains was crystal clear, and the air was filled with the fragrance of paper and ink... Everything was as beautifully perfect as a world in an oil painting.

This district is famed throughout the Empire for its ensemble of artists, scholars, and cultural elites, with the renowned Imperial Royal Art Academy and several private art institutes and salons lining the street, attracting many freelance painters and academic instructors and students to settle here.

The red-brick streets were filled with stylish young men and women, some were students of the Art Academy, others were lecturers and scholars.

The magnificent avenue connects a square in front of Saint Clement Cathedral at one end, and at the other end faces the Hillfin family manor.

Thus, within the arts community of the Holy City and even the Empire, a lesser-known insider comment circulates: the Empire's artists' Avenue of Dreams is named "Wise" not because of the Imperial Royal Art Academy located in the middle of the street, but because of the Hillfin family's "Wise Man's Court."

The entire estate is luxuriously decorated yet retains its sophistication, with neatly trimmed green lawns complementing the white and gold intertwining walls, intricate reliefs, and carved columns like a living epic, where each feather hides a night's worth of history.

The central dome gallery and the portraits of celebrities, heroes, and legendary figures hanging in the gallery are the collective aspiration of thousands of artists and poets on this planet.

The value of these paintings can no longer be measured by Gold Coin.

In comparison, even the most cultural and prominent Andes Family of Thunder City seemed like uncultured upstarts.

The carriage stopped in front of the door, and guards standing at the entrance respectfully stepped forward, opening the door and placing a footstool for the two.

Count Cassette Hillfin accompanied Prince Colin down from the carriage and escorted him to the door, speaking in a gentle tone.

"It was such a pleasure spending time with you; although I would love to continue our conversation, I think that after such a journey, rest is what you need most now."

"During your stay in the Holy City, please treat this place as your home. If you need anything, please let the steward, Mr. Stein, know; he will make proper arrangements for you. As for myself, I will not disturb further."

Standing behind Count Cassette, a tall middle-aged gentleman nodded respectfully. A monocle perched on his nose, attached to a perfectly pressed collar by a string, and his mustache was trimmed as neatly as the greenery of the manor's front garden.

Mr. Stein appeared to be a meticulous person.

"Your Highness, if there are any lapses in hospitality, please feel free to tell me."

"I will, Mr. Stein."

Luo Yan nodded with a smile, then looked at Count Cassette and continued, "Thank you for your trouble along the way, this is far enough for me."

Taufu, resting sleepily on his shoulder, had already begun to snooze, its tail wrapped around his neck, its vulnerable posture showing a genuine fatigue.

Not far away, Sarah, cloaked, nodded slightly to him while behind her several covered wagons loaded with goods waited.

At this moment, the manor's servants, along with the dock workers, busied themselves unloading the cargo from the wagons.

Most of these goods were Prince Colin's living essentials, ranging from mattresses and chairs to teapots and cups.

Just like his persona in Thunder City, "Prince Colin" was an aristocrat with high standards and taste in life, unlike the upstarts of the New Continent or groundhogs who hit gold.

Seeing the grateful Prince Colin, Cassette smiled warmly and continued.

"It's my honor to host Your Highness. Moreover, tomorrow night, the esteemed Regent King will hold a welcoming banquet for you at the Valencia family's manor, and my servants will arrive here to escort you then."

The Valencia family leads the Imperial Elder Faction, having produced three Regents over the past century; Ticky had mentioned this on the ship to Luo Yan.

Including how behind the Hillfin family was Gregory IX and the Church Court Faction, and behind the loyalist Royal Knights led by Marshal Laco Aber was the deeply influential Officer Faction... Luo Yan was also well aware of these matters.

Although Baron Ticky Cosia's family never sat at the main table, they were part of the "Holy Light Nobles," far superior to those strategists who detachedly advised the Empire and Hell regarding specific people and interests.

In Baron Cosia's humble opinion, although only the Hillfin family received them at the port visibly, the three major factions actually cast their eager eyes on them behind the "surface restraint."

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