Winchester remained silent for a long time. He still could not accept it. It was not that Solam was unqualified, but Osvid's method of choosing was far too hasty. He admitted that neither he nor Osvid possessed any talent for ruling a nation, and Athkatla truly needed a qualified ruler to lead it. But that person should be from Athkatla—someone who loved this city.
But what about Solam? He was a complete outsider. And as for loving this city? Don't be ridiculous. How could a mere passerby truly fall in love with it? Winchester could not accept someone who had originally had nothing whatsoever to do with Athkatla ruling this place. What if one day Solam did something harmful to Athkatla? After all, as far as this city was concerned, Solam was only an outsider. Winchester did not believe an outsider would cherish this city all that much.
Osvid had clearly seen Winchester's concerns as well.
"Old friend, don't worry. This is only an idea of mine for now. I have no intention of immediately handing Athkatla over to Solam. In fact, he is merely one candidate, like the others I have chosen. He still needs to be evaluated. The reason I told you everything about this is because I want you to observe with me. We will always find the most suitable person to help this city."
Naturally, Solam had no idea that, for no apparent reason, someone had come to see him as an ambitious schemer and was even planning to entrust him with heavy responsibilities. If Solam knew Osvid's opinion and assessment of him, he would probably laugh himself to death.
What did it mean to plan every step carefully and think far ahead?
Was Solam that sort of person?
In truth, Solam had nothing to