"Master, this is an invitation from Lord Velin, Chairman of the Noble Council and Viscount Qixing." The Head Maid presented the invitation bearing the Ex Family crest with both hands.
Governor Audrey stopped working, accepted the invitation, and opened it. Its wording was exceedingly sincere, inviting her to attend a Banquet at Qixing Manor three days later.
"How are things in the West City District?" Audrey asked as she put away the invitation.
"Master, as usual, the Public Order Troops in the West City District have made no mistakes," the Head Maid answered truthfully.
Audrey felt somewhat discouraged. She was now a governor, not the general of a city patrol force, nor a Review Officer in the review department. Her former hard-line methods were not suitable here.
If they made no mistakes, she could not interfere.
She was furious that the previous governor had traded away the Public Order Troops of the West City District, but it had all been done within the established rules. Other than provinces directly administered by the royal family, every province formed from combined noble territories saw each outgoing governor seek some personal gain before leaving office. Even His Majesty the King tacitly approved of this.
If the other party made a mistake, the next governor could intervene directly and reclaim that portion of authority.
"Inform Garrison General Kreda. Clean out those emerging gangs and wandering mercenaries, with particular emphasis on strengthening public order in the South City District."
"Send word to Archbishop Mitt of the Church of Life and have him dispatch some priests to the South City District to treat civilians who were injured by mistake."
"Increase the number of patrols in the city. I have a feeling that something bad will happen soon."
"Yes, Master."
The Head Maid placed her hands over