Gelda was a bit surprised. Normally, she was only needed when such plans moved to the execution phase. Her duties were similar to those of a chief steward for the Northern Domain.
She wasn't typically involved when a plan was still in the conceptual, pie-in-the-sky stage.
It was Figxin's job to give the final approval.
The system of the Sutton Kingdom involved two parallel structures: the Governors and the Civil Servants.
As the Lord and Governor of the Northern Domain, Figxin's daily work consisted of attending various official events, managing military affairs, and making key decisions.
The tasks of formulating strategies and overseeing their implementation fell to Gelda and her fellow Civil Servants.
This system ensured that if something unexpected were to happen to the Governor, the Civil Servants could temporarily keep the entire administration running.
