Upon hearing this, Velin replied with a smile, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Lord Rogier."
Rogier responded modestly, "It is my honor to explain these works of art to such a distinguished guest as yourself. It is getting late, so I shall take my leave first."
With that, Rogier bowed to Velin in farewell.
Velin smiled and waved, then turned to Kyle beside him. "See Lord Rogier out for me."
"Yes, my lord."
Watching the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, Velin went to the gazebo in the courtyard and sat down.
"My lord, what do you plan to do next?" Kyle came to Velin's side, his armor and sword already gone.
Resting his chin on one hand, Velin said, "We'll use appreciating art as an excuse and wait half a month first. Let's see how the situation within the Titon Kingdom develops."
Recalling the deal his lord had made with Rogier in Nax City, Kyle asked curiously, "How will that deal proceed?"
"Hehehe, I only said that the Titon Kingdom should become a nation needed by the Expeditionary Army. I never said we had to help the prince or princess behind Rogier ascend the throne."
"If they align with our interests, what is the harm in handing them the throne of the Titon Kingdom?"
"But if their ambitions are too great and they harbor soaring aspirations, then we can only strangle them in the cradle."
Kyle nodded, then asked, "My lord, what do you need me to do?"
"During this period, many of the Titon Kingdom's ministers and nobles will surely come to visit me. Receive them in my place. Accept every benefit they offer, but as for any promises of a deal, play dumb for now. Once I have a clear grasp of the Titon Kingdom's