Velin was very pleased with his attitude.
"President Xerxes, from today onward, you are one of my people."
"In the future, if you make a grave mistake without betraying me, I am willing to give you one chance."
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Xerxes replied respectfully.
"Come, let me introduce your future partner." Velin pointed at Vickas Ex and introduced him with a smile. "This is my grandfather's cousin. He has devoted his entire life to quietly serving my family, and I respect him greatly for it."
"From now on, he will serve as honorary president of the Adventurers Association on my behalf. Discuss major matters between yourselves; you may decide minor matters on your own."
Xerxes bowed to Vickas. "Greetings, Lord Vickas."
"Greetings, President Xerxes," Vickas replied warmly, a faint smile on his face.
"These three are Arivat, Hicks, and Angelia. They are my grandfather's cousin's trusted aides, and they will continue serving under him."
"Greetings to you all," Xerxes said sincerely, turning to the three of them.
The three inclined their bodies slightly, returning his greeting.
Once the introductions were over, Velin smiled and said, "President Xerxes, I will leave you to your work."
"Farewell, Your Majesty."
After respectfully seeing the party of six off, Xerxes inwardly let out a long sigh of relief.
He had finally weathered today's ordeal. With the Star-Prayer Kingdom backing him, he could afford to act more boldly from now on.
Walking over to the window, Xerxes gazed at the scenery outside and murmured to himself, "I wonder how my younger brother is doing now."
During the early stages of the Qixing Army's war, he had still been able to receive some news from the Iserania Empire.
But after the Okra Kingdom fell, he had been too busy staying alive to pay much attention