(Note: Marquis Howard is the Chief of Internal Affairs, not the Military Chief, the mistake has been corrected.)
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"They... none of them came?"
Upon hearing Marquis Howard's response, Count Stafford's brow furrowed instantly.
He was about to press further, but after glancing at Charlotte behind him, who was receiving the homage of many nobles and engaging in friendly conversation with Campbell, the Grand Priest of the Holy Royal Court, he ultimately forced himself to hold back and whispered:
"Marquis, let's set aside their matters for now... The Red Palace should be in order, right? Her Majesty is tired after the journey, so let's take Her Majesty to the Red Palace to rest first."
However, this time, Marquis Howard and Count Greenville Roman both hesitated with matching expressions.
"What now? Marquis, Count, don't tell me there's also a problem with the Red Palace?"
Seeing their troubled looks, Count Stafford couldn't help but ask.
Marquis Howard nodded and said:
