Velin closed the list, leaned back against his chair, and began thinking about what would be best to eat tonight.
"Knock, knock, knock."
Just then, someone knocked on the study door.
"Come in."
Outside the study, Hilda heard her master's voice, pushed open the door, entered the room, came to the desk, bowed, and said, "Master, Grand Steward Belder has sent over another batch of names. In two hours, you need to meet three viscounts."
"I won't see them." Velin waved a hand and said lazily.
He had worked hard all day. It was time to rest.
"Yes, Master," Hilda replied. She bowed, then turned and walked toward the study door.
"Wait."
Hearing that, Hilda stopped, turned around, and waited for new orders.
Velin sat up straight and asked, "Who are they?"
"Viscount Clever Islet of Dani Province, Viscount Ashira Calichien of West River Province, and Viscount Aulis Takya of the province."
After hearing Hilda's report, Velin tapped the desktop with his finger and fell into thought. He had never heard of the latter two viscounts, but the first one had left a deep impression on him.
A person burdened with fate was impossible not to remember.
"Have the first viscount come see me. As for the latter two, tell Belder to find an excuse to put them off."
"Also, go to the archive and find me the latest report on Mirada, the leader of the Rose Flower Adventure Group."
"Yes, Master."
After watching Hilda leave, Velin sprawled over the desk and waited for her to bring the materials.
Ten minutes later, Hilda returned, placed the materials in front of Velin, then withdrew to the side and stood quietly.
Velin put down the storybook in his hands, picked up the materials, and began reading.
Three minutes later, after setting the