"Congratulations on getting your permit, Your Highness."
Alaric smiled at Shin Dol-seok. "Without your help, I would have waited for a long time. You have my gratitude, Commander Shin."
He patted the Veronican Commander's shoulder.
"It's an honor to help, Your Highness." Shin Dol-seok humbly replied.
Alaric slipped a pouch of coins into the commander's hand and sent him a knowing look. "Let's see each other again soon."
Shin Dol-seok nodded with a smile. "You are welcome here any time, Your Highness."
Just as Alaric was about to leave, he suddenly thought of a good idea.
"Have you been to the capital?" He asked.
"Yes, I have been there a couple of times, but why do you ask?" Shin Dol-seok stared at him with a baffled look.
Alaric smiled faintly. "I am not familiar with the way there. How about you join the trip and guide us to the capital?"
His request took Shin Dol-seok aback. With an awkward smile, he responded. "That might be…"
