"…And so, I hope that we come together to work as one and make this country even stronger and greater than it already is! Thank you!"
She concluded her speech on a high note, stepping back as the crowd erupted in applause and jubilation. Rui activated a misdirection technique, drawing only her attention to him. Her red eyes grew serious as she spotted him, before simply closing and departing from the stage once her official address was concluded, refusing to take any questions from the press.
Most likely, she didn't want to say anything to provoke the Dragon Emperor into attacking them once more. She would take her victory and survival with grace and move on.
"Your Majesty, we have a meeting prepared for…"
"Your Majesty, we have reports from the surveys of the pathwalker corps…"
"Your Majesty, we have compiled an initial report on the damage done to the city…"
