The identity of the envoy from Jagun was indeed very useful. At noon the next day after the old man left, Ayla received a message saying that the emperor wanted to meet with a few people and also wanted to express his greetings to the queen of Jagun...
The news came very quickly. Sean even thought it might take two or three days to receive the news, but he didn't expect it to be so early!
"Isn't Emperor Williams heartbroken? I didn't expect him to respond so quickly." Sean was also surprised to hear the news from Ayla.
"It's understandable. After all, it's a visit between countries. Some etiquette needs to be followed, and it won't take much time anyway." Ayla, who was originally the queen of a country, knew these things very well.
"Just a casual perfunctory gesture?"
Sean recalled his days in the Jagun Palace. Because he could not directly access the news from all over the country, he was not very clear about the actual operation of the entire country. Anyway, he did not know much when he was the lord.
There are very few people in Oro City who can write. Most of them come from a few big families asking for suggestions on this and that, as well as some urban planning and so on.
Since Sean lacked understanding of the entire environment at that time, he spent most of his time reading local books and making decisions after discussing with several of his think tank scholars. It can be said that he spent most of his time on studying... As for the country, that was even more troublesome. Fortunately, he was just a prince and did not need to be responsible for so many things.
"It can't be said to be perfunctory. Many people just say hello."
Sean didn't quite understand what Ayla meant and looked at her curiously.
"Have you ever seen that kind..." Unable to find a way to describe it for a moment, Ayla finally offered a vividly illustrated fact. "For example, the documents sent from the local authorities to the palace for the emperor to review often lack any specific content. They simply state: 'Your Majesty,' or perhaps a royal family member's health or family situation."
Sean looked skeptical when he heard this, it felt like they were chatting with pen pals!
No……
With just a few words, it feels more like a 'chat among netizens', and a very laborious one at that.
Life.
Confusing!
"That's all?"
"Yeah." Aila smiled. She was the real queen and what she said should be true. So, the things presented by the sheriffs in many places in Jagun were just like that!
It's so boring.
"In fact, there are very few local officials with profound knowledge. Most of them rely on their guests and scholars for advice. They simply enjoy the glory of their families, which is why reputation is so important to nobles... Moreover, the larger the country, the less likely local officials have ever met the royal family. Even if you reply that they know or say hello, they will be very happy. They may not even have to frame it to pass it down from generation to generation."
Although it was a bit exaggerated, Sean remembered that when he was in the small town, his "father" had never left the town in his entire life. The Weigel family deliberately came up with some hobbies to show off their knowledge. After they gained status, they also wanted to pursue fame. It was a pity that they had never been appreciated by the Earl of Koga City in their entire life.
Perhaps he never thought that his son would be a prince of a country!
"I see. That sounds helpless."
"It's not called helplessness. In fact, it's better for them to be like this. They don't know anything and yearn for the outside world, so they are full of hope. Unlike us..." Aila smiled helplessly when she said this.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's get ready. You will enter the palace as my advisor. As for Lucille, stay with Mesula for the time being. It seems that she doesn't like Mierke very much either."
He changed the topic and gave some instructions on what to prepare.
But this surprised Sean...
No wonder a person of such high status would choose a country noble like Baron Weigel. From these few words, we can hear that she still yearns for that kind of pastoral life.
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According to Ayla's request, Sean prepared a set of clothes in the style of the Adak region. It looked like the style of the high priest at that time. The gauze hat on his head and the golden cane were symbols of his status.
"Those officials' intelligence network should all know that I followed them from Lewis City. Is it okay for me to dress like this now?" Sean said.
"It's better to let them know, otherwise you will be a person without identity... Don't worry, there are many examples of wizards choosing to be vassals of the strong. In front of those in power, you have to show some power so that they will think you are friendly. People like you who have no weaknesses will be wary of them." Aila said.
There is some truth to it.
Sean has always been focused on the task of finding the ancient gods. He rarely asks about things in the past timeline except for Lucille, which does seem a bit unkind to outsiders.
"Then let's go!"
Before leaving, he specifically told Lucille to wait for him in the inn and to test her magic when he returned.
The little girl is still at the age of learning. In fact, she doesn’t understand many things she reads. Most of them are just written down and practiced slowly later. Under Sean’s guidance, she just insists on practicing diligently every day. As for the story of sudden surge in knowledge, don’t think too much about it. The right way is to practice honestly every day.
"Well, I'll wait here for the instructor to come back." Lucille said obediently.
After all, this was someone else's palace, so there were certain rules. Bringing a little girl like Lucille there would be inconvenient and noisy, so it would be best to let her stay in the hotel...
Follow Aila into the palace as the other party's consultant.
It was afternoon, and it was said that Emperor Williams wanted to invite Ayla and others to dinner, and he also wanted to hold a banquet in the palace which had not been held for a long time.
It's been a while since the Imperial Palace has been this bustling. Ever since Sean entered the Imperial City, he's seen welcoming processions flanking the carriage...
The royal palace of Keselk was built on the edge of a large lake square. Sean was not sure of its exact location because he had never seen a map of this area. Anyway, there was a large lake next to it, which should pass through the entire royal garden. It looked like a large garden built on water, and its style was not inferior to the royal city of the Basaran Empire.
Sean and his companion were riding in an open carriage. A road several kilometers long that circled the lake and extended all the way to the interior of the palace was very unique.
Before the two officially entered the palace, Ayla had specifically instructed Sean on some things to be careful of, especially some of the etiquette of the nobility...
"I noticed you didn't seem nervous at all?"
Sean looked up at the other person.
"Why should I be nervous?" It's not like he hasn't seen emperors before. He's even a prince, so why should he be nervous?
"Usually, people feel uncomfortable when entering such formal occasions for the first time, but you seem very calm... Are you really a noble?" Ayla asked curiously.
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