[Ah, they are a newlywed indeed. Just look at those long gazes. They could not get enough of each other.]
Arabella almost blushed when she heard those thoughts.
"Ahem," Raymond cleared his throat. He was standing on Ferdinand's right. He hadn't had his vacation yet due to this gathering.
He would have his vacation once winter preparation meetings were over.
[Get a room.] Alwin who was standing on Arabella's left thought. He was still wearing his overall coat and had his face hidden. The ministers were already used to seeing him like this.
Ferdinand finally pulled away his gaze from Arabella, though with much effort and will, and finally said, "Since everyone is here now, let us begin."
Everyone then began giving their reports.
The ministers from Riva were the first to report.
First was the Head Minister of National Security, Adelard Maximus, a son of Great Elder Maximus.
