Drawing Manga in a Romance Fantasy

"Edric... Are you sure we can really go in here?"

Mule, staring at the dazzling building before her, shrank back and hid behind Edric's back as she spoke.

For her, a woman who had lived her entire life confined within her tribe on the outskirts of the continent due to the Black Dragon, Somerset Land was an even more intimidating place to enter than the Black Dragon's lair.

"Don't worry. Of course, we weren't exactly invited, but I'm sure Master will welcome us."

Edric pulled Mule closer with his left arm, trying to reassure her.

"I'll go ahead and see my disciple first. I'll see you all inside,"

"And I'll take this opportunity to greet some old acquaintances."

After Eustaph and Harun disappeared, the remaining group with Edric consisted of the elven prince Garland, the dwarven warrior Noel, and Mule, the cat beastkin.

"I'll go to the entrance and call someone to see if we can get in. Please wait here for a moment."

Edric asked his companions to wait and then headed alone toward the entrance.

"The Empire has changed a lot."

He had wandered across the continent for years, hearing only bits of news about the Empire. Seeing it in person after so long left Edric in awe.

In the past, a group like theirs—elves, dwarves, and beastkin traveling together—would have drawn a lot of attention.

But now, in front of Somerset Land, where Rupert's wedding was being held, a diverse crowd of people from all races was gathered, making such a combination seem completely natural.

"Excuse me, could you show me your invitation?"

"I don't have an invitation, but could you call someone from inside to confirm?"

The guards at the heavily fortified entrance of Somerset Land couldn't help but feel suspicious when Edric admitted he had no invitation.

'He looks a bit too shabby.'

'But judging by his features, he could be from a noble family.'

Normally, they would have turned him away immediately, but for some reason, they hesitated, feeling that doing so might be a mistake.

"May I ask whom I should announce?"

"Hmm... Just tell them Edric—just Edric—is here."

Edric figured revealing his name might cause a commotion, but he thought it would be fine as long as he didn't mention his family name.

However,