With my schedule set to go to Crystal next month, I started to prepare several things in advance. One of them was to do the weekly check of how the paper development was going. We built a specific place so that we could develop the paper without external eyes or anything like that. Although I don't intend to hide the method of making this new paper forever, it can only be made in my region at the moment.

Another noticeable change that, in some ways, is easy to notice is that we now have agricultural greenhouses in some parts of the plantation. This allows us to have better control of the crops and also allows us to plant seeds that were previously unfeasible.

The local population has also grown quite remarkably, leading to the construction of new houses and buildings. We also started to make more roads that connect the entire city so that it has an air of modernity to it.

As before, there are some parts of the city that contain vegetation like a park that is located in the middle of the city. Although I can't call that place a forest, it doesn't change the fact that there are some trees there. Of course, we planted most of the trees we took out, so it's probably not being too harmful to the environment.

Another thing I am thinking of working on in the future is ships. Although I personally don't care much for the military part of Solaris, I think it would be a good idea to make some cargo ships for sea trade. As far as I know, the kingdom of Belfri is the biggest when it comes to sea trade and ship technology.

(Well, anyway, this is just a conversation for the future. I still don't have anything planned or a project already established for ships. Maybe when I am not busy, I can make some basic drafts and the materials we will need to assemble the first prototype)

With that thought in mind, a sigh escaped my mouth, but my attention was soon turned to a voice that echoed in my ears.

"Is something wrong, Ren?"

The person who spoke this was my mother. Along with her were my father and sister. All of us were inside our carriage, moving to the realm of Solaris where the opening of the first shopping mall that exists in this world had taken place, or at least that's what I found out from the research I did a while back.

"It's nothing. I was just thinking about some things"

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I said with a soft smile on my face. Hearing my words, my mother still didn't seem totally convinced, but she decided to leave this subject aside. While this was happening, Anna was comfortably swinging her leg to the sides while looking outside the carriage with a cheerful smile on her face.

"Did something good happen, Anna?"

I asked as I looked at her. Hearing my words, Anna turned to me, widening her smile even more before nodding her head in a cute way.

"Yes, I will finally be walking with brother after a while"

Anna said as she looked at me smiling. Hearing her words reminded me that it has been quite a while since we have done anything as a family.

"Okay, Anna, what do you say we eat lots of delicious things when we get to the mall? I am sure we will find some things you have never eaten before"

I said with a smile on my face, and of course, I was referring to crepes and pizza, both are foods that, although they are relatively easy to make, no one has ever actually made them. I am sure Anna would enjoy trying them.

"You promise?"

Anna asked as she looked at me with sparkling eyes.

"Sure, have I ever lied to you?"

I said, smiling at Anna. Upon hearing my words, Anna nodded her head strongly to the side in a cute gesture, causing me to stroke her head.

"Hehe"

Hearing Anna's laughter, a warm feeling settled in my heart.

(I really should spend more time with my family)

That's what I thought at that moment. After a while inside the carriage, we had finally entered the kingdom of Solaris. The liveliness, as always, was in high spirits, with various people shopping and strolling the streets. Our next stop would be the imperial castle.

As soon as we arrived at the palace, our carriage stopped at the entrance of the castle. As soon as we got off the carriage, we began to move around inside the castle, arriving at a room being guided by a maid. As soon as we entered the room, all the royal family was present.

"It is an honor to see your majesty"

I said, making a reference followed by my family. Even though they were still not used to it, my parents and sister also did very well compared to last time.

"Please, we don't need any formalities. Today will be a special day for a family member"

Said the queen as she placed her cup of tea on the small table in front of her.

"I understand"

I said with a soft smile, looking at the members gathered in the room. As soon as I shifted my gaze to Emi, our eyes met for a few seconds before we looked away. For some reason, I am now starting to get embarrassed remembering that everyone in this room knows we are in a relationship.

"Anyway, it's better to get going; we can't be late today"

Said the king as he stood up. After that, we all left the castle and headed towards the carriages. Ironically or not, Emi and I ended up sharing one carriage, while my family and Emi's family went in two others. By the way, the presence of the royal family will be of great help since if royalty shows that they attend or support a place, it almost instantly becomes popular.