As Huo Ling's projection spoke in a majestic voice, everyone consciously rose.
Then the formal proceedings of the court assembly began.
One matter of state after another that required discussion at the grand court assembly was brought forth.
However, Huo Ling did not participate in this work. The ones handling these state affairs were still the nine regents and three standing regents.
As for Huo Ling's projection, it was more like an auspicious ornament. So long as it sat high upon the throne, that was enough!
Before long, each matter had been handled properly.
A Legendary stepped forward and said, "Reporting to my lord and the regents, Lord You Taining, the Legendary mage of New Southern City, has sent the Empire a request for aid."
A regent upon the throne asked, "What does he seek aid for?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, the Gnoll Empire has made unusual movements. It appears they intend to launch a large-scale attack on New Southern City and Pioneer Plains City."
"On what terms does You Taining request support?"
"Lord You Taining is willing to place all conquered gnoll territory under the Empire's rule, while also yielding part of the shares in New Southern City and Pioneer Plains."
A regent asked, "How strong is the Gnoll Empire?"
The Legendary answered honestly, "According to intelligence reports, the Gnoll Empire has eighteen Legendaries. Among them, the strongest Gnoll Overlord possesses Radiant Moon Legendary-level strength."
A regent smiled. "This Lord You certainly has a clever plan. If such a force were deployed in full, New Southern City and Pioneer Plains alone would certainly be unable to stop them."
When Wilmot in the great hall heard the names New Southern City and the Gnoll Empire,
His attention was seized almost instantly.
His memories were inevitably dragged back to the past.