Ados's residence.
In the small dining room in the backyard, he hosted his old pals, Bordeaux and Aramis, whom he hadn't seen for a while.
The three of them had assumed the position of governors of the Three Overseas Provinces around the same time and had been there for three to four years.
Their experiences in officialdom varied significantly, each excelled in different fields, yet all were disillusioned men.
A governor represents the pinnacle of local officials, and the greatest fear for them is working tirelessly without being noticed by higher-ups.
Except for the provinces surrounding the Imperial Capital, being a governor in other regions basically meant the end of a political career.
Aside from amassing some benefits, everywhere they turned was desperate, with no future in sight.
They tried countless ways to get closer to the Emperor, yet all ended in failure.
