"There's another person waiting to see you," Bard said. "I think you also need to meet them."
"Who?"
"A secret envoy from Magash Colvin."
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A moment later, inside a side hall of the Maplestone City Cathedral Affiliated Monastery.
Winters met Magash Colvin's secret envoy—not an officer, but a suave middle-aged man with a well-maintained face.
When shaking hands, Winters noticed that the man's hands were also very soft, without the calluses from long-term wielding of swords or guns.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they got down to business.
Winters originally thought Magash Colvin would directly discuss the seat of the Northern Foothills Province, but unexpectedly, the middle-aged man opened with a word that caught Winters off guard:
"Triumphal Ceremony."
"The 'reconquest' of the Northern Foothills Province was not easy," the middle-aged man sincerely said, "and we hope Your Excellency will generously support it."
