Patrick was indeed still missing something needed for advancement, but he could begin developing new Super Arcane Magic right away.
Affairs in the Floating City continued as usual. The Decision the Council had been carrying out Patrick's will, strictly enforcing his four directives: division of labor and cooperation, joint administration, accountability, and a strict ban on political donations. Sunlight City was developing far better than Patrick had expected.
People in every world were no fools. As long as they found the right path and were allowed to demonstrate their strengths in their areas of expertise, the brilliance they unleashed would be all the more dazzling.
Vereesa, who had overseen the Life Forest, was transferred back to the Floating City to take over Elenoya Cloudstrike's duties as Galinde Shalong's deputy, continuing to assist with Ranger affairs in the Floating City. This decision startled Galinde.
"Lord Patrick, I am not suited to serve as Lady Vereesa's administrative superior. The Shalong family is merely a small clan subordinate to the Windrunner family. Lady Vereesa cannot serve as my deputy." Galinde Shalong trembled inwardly with anxiety and said she dared not accept the appointment.
"Judging by your record and your work, you are better suited to this position than Vereesa. You have done very well during your tenure and coordinated every aspect of the work effectively. Since becoming a Farstrider, Vereesa Windrunner has had no experience managing large armies or cities, either. All these circumstances indicate that you are more suitable than she is," Patrick explained to her directly. Then he raised his voice so that every elf in the Mage Tower's council chamber could hear him. "I assign positions according to your abilities, not your bloodlines or noble titles."
Hearing this, Galinde Shalong looked a little better. Only after seeing Alleria nod in