Three hours from now? That meant the new president had barely finished his inauguration speech—not even gotten around to chatting and laughing with the dignitaries and voter representatives—and he was already due at a national defense briefing? What a decisive leader!
For the military, this was a mixed blessing. In such turbulent times, they naturally wanted a wise and mighty leader. But having a leader who was too wise and mighty made it hard to pull little tricks and line their own pockets with public funds.
How to strike a balance between these conflicting interests would, of course, test whether the leader and his subordinates could reach an unspoken understanding.
"I'll organize all the intelligence as quickly as possible," the lieutenant general said.
By this point, even someone lacking all social awareness would have realized that Miss Bei was seeing him out. The general, who looked like a big, fat anglerfish, clearly still had plenty to say, but he didn't dare linger. He quickly saluted and signed off.
Only then did Princess Rainbow Rose pour herself another cup of herbal tea. She didn't drink it, instead holding the jade porcelain cup between two fingers as she gazed at the secretary seated in the front passenger seat.
The secretary was about the same age as Yani. Her silver-gray hair was tied in a natural high ponytail, and she wore a smart business suit. She was pretty, capable, fit, and sat with perfect posture—the very picture of a well-trained professional. And a well-rounded one, who clearly managed to keep up with both work and training.
The secretary had of course sensed Yamiata's gaze. Her expression tensed, but she still carefully turned around, doing her best to maintain a capable, professional smile. "Miss..."
"How has your teacher, the venerable Witch, been faring at