In fact, this time, Takumi didn't even go to the Dimension Gate to greet them in person.
It was Ryuu who led the elf girls of the personal guard to take the people to the reception hall of the City Lord's palace.
The process of receiving visitors in Dimension City will be roughly the same in the future.
The errands will be done by the elf girls of the personal guard. At most, Takumi will wait in the reception hall, and he may arrive later. This mainly depends on whether he is busy at the time.
In short, it is to raise the standards and maintain the strong character of the Dimension City. At the very least, we must maintain the scene to avoid being underestimated.
This was proposed by Riveria, and Takumi did not object.
And Najenda and her party were the first batch of people to experience this reform.
I have to say, it came at the right time.
If it had been two days earlier, they wouldn't have been treated like this.
At the same time, the effect of the reform was very obvious. Najenda and the others were stunned by this scene and were very reserved throughout the process.
Even Takumi had to admit that this kind of showmanship was really effective against people like Najenda who were on official visits.
The Night Raid girls didn't know this.
At this time, they were once again deeply shocked by the scene in the Dimension City.
Although the current scale of the Dimension City is not that big, the things displayed are things they have never seen before.
Not to mention all the advanced technology, what scares them the most is the average quality of the residents in the Dimension City.
The average person is superhuman, capable of carrying hundreds of kilograms casually.
There is also magic, a power that only exists in fantasy in their world.
Although they heard Akame mention it before, they had no precise concept of it.
Now that they have seen it with their own eyes, they understand what a magical power this is.
One person can do the work of dozens of people without even using their hands!
Also, as professional killers, they all clearly felt the murderous aura in these girls.
After fighting monsters and zombies, the girls had begun to form an iron-blooded aura similar to a murderous intent.
This also shocked all the girls of Night Raid.
After visiting the entire Dimension City, everyone was numb.
In the entire Dimension City, there is not a single non-combatant who has not experienced actual combat!
Even the cooks like Alice Nakiri in the cafeteria are like this!
Martial spirit is so abundant that it reaches the extreme.
To sum it up in one sentence, no one is easy to mess with!
The Dimension City is even more so!
After visiting the entire way, the mood of the four women in Night Raid could not be calmed for a long time.
Wait, why does it seem like one is missing?
Because Sheele didn't react at all.
Until now, she only felt that Dimension City was a very magical place and the people in it were very strong.
That was all.
But when they returned to the reception hall, Takumi was no longer there.
"Where is His Excellency the City Lord?"
Najenda asked the elf girl nearby.
"The Lord of the City is busy with something, and the next handover with you will be completed by Lady Riveria. She will be here soon, so I ask everyone to be patient."
Najenda was not surprised that Takumi was busy. After all, he is the City Lord. It is normal to have many things to deal with.
"I wonder who this Lady Riveria is?"
"Lady Riveria is one of the wives of the City Lord. She was born into the royal family of the high elves. Because of her outstanding abilities, she is currently serving as the internal affairs manager of the Dimension City."
"Okay, I understand. Thanks for clarifying."
Najenda nodded and thanked her politely.
Then she waited silently with some uneasiness.
She couldn't help but worry about the next contact with the internal affairs manager.
After all, from the elf girl's introduction, she knew that Riveria's profile was simply full of impressive status.
She is the wife of the City Lord, she is from a royal family, she has outstanding abilities, and she holds an important position.
You don't need to think about it to know that such a person is definitely not simple.
She had a hunch that this was definitely a difficult person to deal with!
And the facts proved that Najenda's hunch was right.
Riveria waited for a full hour before arriving.
Riveria walked over and said with a smile: "I'm sorry I'm late. I've been quite busy with official duties recently. I was delayed by something important just now. I'm sorry to keep you all waiting for so long."
"Business matters are important, so it doesn't matter if we wait."
Najenda did not dare to take Riveria's apology seriously, so she quickly expressed her understanding. Having been a general in the Empire, she naturally knew that this was likely intentional.
Making people wait is a common way of displaying authority, suitable for various occasions, simple and practical.
Whether it was during her time in the Empire or now in the Revolutionary Army, Najenda has encountered this situation.
In the past, or within the Revolutionary Army, Najenda would definitely not be willing to suffer this kind of treatment.
But there is no other way; now she is facing the Dimension City, so she can only bear it patiently.
"Thank you for your understanding."
Seeing Najenda's attitude, Riveria was also very satisfied.
"Have you finished visiting the Dimension City? How does it feel?"
"Well, we have seen it all. Everything here shocked us, especially..."
Then, the two started engaging in polite conversation.
Najenda wanted to get to the point quickly, so she kept flattering her and trying her best to show goodwill.
But Riveria didn't give her a chance at all and kept changing the topic, avoiding the real matter.
The two of them kept chatting about various topics, even asking what they ate for breakfast.
The two sides chatted in this way for more than half an hour.
In the end, Najenda couldn't hold back and asked helplessly:
"Lady Riveria, we are very sincere. I wonder if you are willing to formally establish diplomatic relations with us?"
As soon as she asked this, Najenda knew she had lost this battle of words, lost the initiative, and could only be at a disadvantage in subsequent discussions.
However, what she did not expect was that Riveria's next answer made her dumbfounded.
"Establish diplomatic relations? In what name?" Riveria smiled slightly and said, "If I remember correctly, you seem to be visiting in a personal capacity, right?"
The subtext was: to establish diplomatic relations, what authority do you have? Are you going to be represented by just these few people?
Isn't this a joke!
There is no power background at all, and just a few random people come to establish diplomatic relations. What do you think of the Dimension City? A roadside stall?!
"Ah, this..."
Only then did Najenda realize that she had shot herself in the foot.
Establishing diplomatic relations is something conducted between organized forces. Now she only represents an individual, so there is no formal relationship to establish!
"Dimension City naturally welcomes visitors who only represent individuals."
"As long as you are willing to abide by the rules of the Dimension City, both communication and retail transactions can be carried out freely, and transparent currency exchange services will be provided."
"But if it is to be formally established, please declare in advance the power you represent and provide relevant written documents to prove it."
After Riveria finished speaking, she looked at Najenda with a smile.
She didn't even have a document proving a diplomatic mission, yet she wanted to establish relations. She was overthinking it.
Do you think this is a roadside conversation where you just make friends?
Najenda was embarrassed when she heard this, and then she remembered that she had forgotten such an important step.
But this cannot be blamed on her memory alone.
The main reason is her previous experience.
She had been on diplomatic missions before, but at that time she was just a fellow traveler, almost a bodyguard. She has never really handled diplomatic matters, so naturally, she doesn't know much about the process.
"Sorry, I didn't know you had this process." Seeing that she had no other choice, Najenda tried her best to smooth things over so as not to be too embarrassed.
"It doesn't matter; it's not too late to know now. Do you need me to explain it to you?"
Riveria didn't pay much attention and even asked Najenda thoughtfully if she needed to know the relevant details.
"Well, please."
Although she wanted to leave, Najenda still endured it.
Anyway, she has lost face and can't get it back, so she might as well understand the process quickly to be prepared next time.
Seeing this, Riveria carefully explained the relevant process to Najenda.
After understanding it, Najenda had no shame to stay any longer.
She declined Riveria's invitation to stay for a meal and took Akame and the others with her, walking away in despair.
The five of them returned to the base of the Akame ga Kill! World.
Bulat and Lubbock, who were left behind, saw them coming back and hurried over.
"Boss, how was it? Did it go well?" Lubbock asked hurriedly.
Instantly, Najenda's face darkened at the question.
Akame and the others also looked embarrassed, wishing they could hide in a hole.
"What's wrong? Did you encounter any problems?"
Bulat couldn't help but look confused.
"There is no problem... and the communication went very smoothly. I think we will be able to successfully connect next time."
Najenda did not mention the embarrassing incident in the end.
At the same time, she also glanced at Akame and the others, asking them to keep it secret.
Leone caught the look and nodded quickly in agreement.
"Yes, yes, everything went smoothly, right Mine?"
"Yes, everything went according to plan," Mine agreed.
There was no way around it; they were embarrassed.
Facing the elf girls at that time, they felt as if they were being looked at like children.
How could they possibly share such a shameful experience?
Even Akame felt the same.
"This time we met the City Lord and second-in-command of Dimension City and had a tour, which went very smoothly."
Hearing her speak, they didn't expect that an honest person like Akame would be forced to hide the truth one day. Bulat and Lubbock's attention was instantly diverted.
"Really? How was it? What's going on over there?"
"What's the strength like? What about their attitude?"
"Ahem!" Seeing this, Najenda gave the three women a look of satisfaction, coughed lightly, and stood up.
"I know you have a lot to ask, but don't worry now. I'll tell you everything later. It's also time to discuss our next steps and arrangements for the future."
"Let's take a break now and return to the meeting in an hour."
"Yes."
In the Dimension City, Riveria was also reporting the situation to Takumi.
The smile on her face had never stopped.
Najenda had made such a joke; Riveria said this was enough to make her laugh for a year.
This incident may even be recorded in the history of Dimension City as an amusing anecdote.
"Sure enough, how did you deal with it?"
Takumi nodded and asked Riveria about what happened next.
Riveria smiled and recounted the whole process to Takumi vividly.
"Hahaha! You are really cruel, asking them if they want consulting services."
After listening to this, Takumi couldn't help but laugh out loud.
What Riveria did was like adding insult to injury.
They were already embarrassed, but you actually wanted to introduce business details to them; what kind of behavior is that!
But Najenda is truly tolerant to have let Riveria explain the business process.
No wonder she was able to join the Revolutionary Army right after leaving the Imperial Army.
With that kind of resilience, she deserves to get ahead wherever she goes.
"I just answer questions from customers normally."
Regarding Takumi's evaluation, Riveria smiled and said she really didn't mean it.
But it is true that Riveria's operation was within standard procedure.
After all, establishing diplomatic relations is a serious matter. It must be explained clearly.
The two looked at each other, smiling happily.
As for whether there will be any problems?
Neither of them think there will be.
After all, this is the truth. Najenda dug a hole for herself and fell into it. They aren't to blame.
The Dimension City has no immediate plans to establish diplomatic relations with other countries.
At least, even if it does, it will not be with the Akame ga Kill! World.
The situation there is a civil war, and Takumi doesn't want the Dimension City involved in it.
Consider the three parties in that world: the Empire, the Revolutionary Army, and the foreign races are all problematic. They have issues with character and credibility. Officially establishing diplomatic relations would only bring risks to the Dimension City without benefits.
Therefore, even if Najenda prepares all the information and tries again, she will hit a wall.
Rejection won't happen outright, as this is the first formal application for diplomatic relations.
Even if just to show future applicants, the Dimension City will convey an attitude of acceptance.
But there will definitely be various reasons to keep the process stuck, and the matter will be dragged out.
After all, entering such a situation would be a losing move, and only someone foolish would step into it.