8:51 p.m. Obelian International Port.

preparations for departure were in full swing at the dock where darkness fell and the smell of smoke filled the air.

in the light of the flickering street lights, the 5,000-ton deputy ferry revealed its majesty and beauty, a crest of two lions on the front, representing the obelian kingdom and all its glories.

the liner, which runs once a day, will arrive in
garnet city, the capital of the obelian kingdom tomorrow morning.

after the early boarding deadline, the entrance door was closed and the crane, which had completed its final shipment, quietly withdrew.

as if waiting, all the lights in the terminal were turned off, and the surrounding was buried in the silence of the night. only the tied ferry floated on the black rippling sea. a completely different air current flowed inside.

most of the passengers were busy looking around the ship with excited faces. they gathered in groups of two or three at a small table in the hallway, they drank, or tried to captured every moment.

loud laughter overflowed wherever people gathered, and a unique taste flowed even on the deck where the cold wind was blowing.

the excitement and anticipation of the journey that was just about to begin continued to stir everywhere.

then there was kim taehyung in the crowded place. wearing a casual suit he looked far from the bundle.

however, there was nothing different from them except for the extremely bored expression. it certainly wasn't the look of a person who occupied the most expensive suite.

occasionally he pulled up his sleeve to check the time, feeling a strange restraint in his eyes as he followed the clock's second hand. 9:30 o'clock sharp.

a long beating announcing departure cut through the sea and in time, he went out onto the balcony.

standing on the balcony, he had a clear view of the lower deck, people were still busy looking around. it'd be difficult to get even one proper view properly in this darkness, but they constantly pressed there eyes for a clearer view.

indifferently watching the ceaseless movement, a small sound suddenly came from his left ear.

"duke" he heard.

"ah jimin" taehyung said as he glanced at the male, a soft smile appearing.

jimin. the blue pedelian's head butler, as well as taehyungs most trusted confidant.

"how is it? how does it feel to be enjoying the romance of the night sea?" jimin asked as he lightly bowed to the brunette, extending his hand that layered a coat.

"it's not bad. it's loud, hectic, and boring at the same time." taehyung responded as he faced jimin, extending his hand to grab the leather coat.

"how long do you think it'll take to arrive at the capital? i grow tense with this waiting" taehyung said as he adjusted his colar.

"don't worry, your grace. i'm sure his majesty summoned you for good reason." jimin responded.

taehyung nodded in response.