"Then it had better truly be good news," Winters replied, ever more affably, "Representative Kai."
"Major Magash's representative just gave me a clear answer: Riverside County fully supports your proposal to 'establish a comprehensive system for assisting, settling, and pensioning wounded and retired soldiers,'"
Kai Morland spoke rapidly, fearing the Blood Wolf would turn and leave,
"Plus my vote, as long as Bard submits the proposal to the Standing Committee, it can pass now. As for the Grand Council, rest assured, there will be no issues."
Winters put away his smile.
It was indeed good news, but to Winters, this so-called good news was laden with malice.
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Recently, the theoretical highest authority of the New Republic—the National Assembly of the Republic of Paratu—has been essentially in a state of suspension.
