Please make sure you've read the previous chapter: Same Sky
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"Alright, Ena... you can do this. Himeko already sent your information to the Xianzhou"
Ena takes a deep breath.
"Alright... Here we go!"
She moved toward the nearest Cloud Knight.
Then hid behind a wall.
'Robe, check. Weapon… ahh… elbow strike? Money… none!'
She looked down at her empty hands.
'...Right. Money'
'Well… I can heal people, right?'
She peeked at the Cloud Knight.
'Here… I'm part of the Trailblaze. They should give me some diplomatic leeway… right?'
'...Okay… here we go'
She approached the Cloud Knight.
"My salutations, thou fellow human!" Ena saluted him.
The Cloud Knight stared at her and froze.
He blinked repeatedly before slowly returning the salute.
"Ahh… my salutations, ma'am?"
"I require assistance regarding my current unfortunate situation" Ena said.
"Of course, ma'am. Please explain the matter, and I'll help to the best of my ability"
"I'm a Nameless from the Astral Express, and I am currently stranded here without my consent, so I hope the Xianzhou can understand my circumstances and not mistake me for a criminal" Her voice remained even.
The Cloud Knight studied her for a moment.
Then he nodded.
"I understand. May I see your identification card, ma'am?"
Ena stopped.
She hurriedly rummaged through her pocket.
"Here!" She quickly handed him the card.
He took it and examined it.
He spared Ena a brief glance.
"I see... then I will personally escort you to the Realm-Keeping Commission to verify your status" He handed the card back to her.
Ena nodded. "Thank you for your understanding, good sir"
"No problem, ma'am. It's my duty" He saluted her.
Ena's lips twitched faintly.
"Please follow me, ma'am"
The two made their way toward the Realm-Keeping Commission.
They arrived.
The Cloud Knight glanced at Ena.
She nodded.
The two entered the building.
The Cloud Knight approached the receptionist.
"Mark, this lady is a Nameless from the Astral Express and is currently stranded here. Could you verify her status?"
Mark briefly looked at Ena.
"Sure. Give me a moment"
After a while, He looked up from the screen.
"Verification complete. She is a Nameless, and her status has been confirmed directly by the Conductor"
He pulled a card out from beneath the desk.
"This card contains your registered information. Please keep it secure, ma'am"
Ena took the card and examined it.
Xianzhou Diplomatic Registration Card - Ena
Sex: Female.
Race: Human.
Path: Abundance Pathstrider.
Relation: The Astral Express.
Short-Lived Species: Yes.
Status: Nameless.
She looked at mark.
"Could I work as a healer in the Xianzhou?"
Mark glanced at the screen.
"Then may I know your prior experience, ma'am?"
"I'm the healer of the Express"
Mark nodded and focused back on the display.
"Alright, you are listed as the healer and-"
His eyes widened.
"Ehm... this authorization level is..."
He hurriedly pulled out a card.
"Uhm. This is a Special-Entry Medical Certification issued by the Realm-Keeping Commission"
Ena nodded. "...Thank you"
Then she turned toward the Cloud Knight.
"And thank you for helping me earlier, sir"
The Cloud Knight immediately straightened his posture.
"You're welcome, ma'am. It is both my duty and honor to assist you"
Ena gave a small nod before leaving the room.
Clack
She leaned lightly against the closed door.
Muffled voices came from inside.
"Yoo! Jinghai! We got a Nameless AND a healer personally recognized by Madam Herta!"
"The Herta! You hear me?!"
"Bro, calm down. Don't get carried away just because she was recognized by Herta"
"She's still an outsider and a short-lived species. People here aren't exactly generous about that, especially for healers"
"Ahh... right... damn. What a shame"
"Ahh..." Ena quietly continued walking.
Eventually, she arrived at a silent park and sat on a bench.
She stared at the certificate in her hands.
'...Healer'
Then she looked up at the blue sky.
"How pleasant"
TBC
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Hey Hey. Reader, Nilvan here. That's all for now.