After the meeting, the ministers left one after another to go about their own work. Each of them had a lot of matters of their own to deal with.
Claudia and Varian also returned to the place where they handled official business. It was not exactly the same room, but separated. The adjutant's room for handling official business was on the outer layer of the king's room. External intelligence and documents would be summarized here by the adjutant, and then the adjutant would organize them and send them to the king's room on the inner layer for review.
Claudia first sent someone to the Mage Tower to reply to Dalaran according to the king's instructions in the previous meeting, and then she sorted out the content of the morning meeting. At this time, she was a little tired, so she took a glass of water and went to the window to look out.
The glass reflected the silhouette of a young girl holding a cup. Following the morning, Claudia was once again amazed by her own figure in military uniform. The outfit perfectly suited her temperament and figure. The blue uniform accentuated her graceful and beautiful figure, and faintly revealed a hint of heroic spirit.
Maybe I am suitable for wearing this kind of uniform and working in an office?
Claudia thought as she looked at her own profile. She had always known that in terms of mainstream aesthetics, she would never be as elegant and dignified as those noble ladies. She had lacked much education in her childhood, so how could she catch up with it in just two days of cramming at Earl Fenris's mansion?
Sometimes, when Patrisse helped her dress up, she only looked fine on the outside. However, after a while, all kinds of details would be exposed. This was one of the reasons why Claudia left quickly after finishing her business at Earl Ridgeville's banquet that day. She was really not used to staying with that group of nobles or other noble ladies. She could not understand the topics they discussed at all.
Then, Claudia recalled the time she and the handsome Jamesian attended a banquet together, secretly mocked by the other noble ladies. It was so hard for him then. Then, she thought of Lord Fenris. She wondered if Jamesian had escaped the Lich King's control by now. Even if he had, where could he go? There was no place in this world for such a group of people who had been forced into depravity.
Claudia's feelings towards Jamesian are very complicated. After the fusion of their souls, the male part of her only feels guilty about James, while the female part of her feels not only guilty but also a large sense of dependence.
After the massacre in Stratholme, Jaime, who got the news, rushed to her side as quickly as possible to comfort the girl who was severely traumatized by being forced to massacre civilians. It was from then on that the original Claudia no longer rejected the man who used dishonorable means to force the girl to get engaged to him. Later, in the endless desperate ice field of Northrend, the helpless girl relied on him even more.
But are guilt and dependence love? Claudia wasn't sure. Neither her male nor her female side could answer that question.
Claudia really likes her current job as adjutant. She had helped her mentor Tyrosus handle many similar official duties in the past, and this time she was just returning to her old job. Although this kind of work was relatively dull and busy, it provided security for her family and subjects, and she could also assist the king and provide more help to the civilians.
Claudia did not like the days in Northrend or after returning to Lordaeron where she had to risk her life for the survival of herself and her people. She did not like fighting, and as the Silver Hand evaluated her, she was never a warrior psychologically.
Claudia felt a little breathless due to the burden of life. She had trouble falling asleep every night, and the first thing she thought about when she woke up in the morning was how to find a way out for Parrisse and her subjects. If she had a choice, Claudia never wanted to take on that burden, but if even she evaded her responsibilities, who could take care of them?
Claudia always remembered the promise she made to her father on his deathbed that she would try her best to be a good lord and take good care of Paltrice at all costs.
The door opened, and a guard stood at the door holding a letter. Claudia quickly put down her cup and sat back at the table. The guard saluted and handed over a military letter with a faint yellow magical glow. The color of the magic letter ranged from yellow to red to indicate the degree of urgency, and the redder the color, the more urgent the military situation.
Claudia took a quick look and found that it was a message from Marshal Garithos of Lordaeron requesting assistance. There were still many cities and territories in Lordaeron that were resisting, such as Lord Tyran Fordring of Hearthglen, the city of Tyr's Hand in the eastern Orlon lands, and Marshal Garithos in the north of Alterac. Among them, Marshal Garithos had the strongest military force.
After Claudia finished recording, she quickly delivered the letter to King Varian's room. At this time, Varian was looking at the map between Hillsbrad and Stormwind City on the table. Seeing the letter in the girl's hand, he quickly opened it, took a quick look, and put it aside after a little thought. This kind of problem would usually be discussed by the ministers together.
Claudia was about to turn and leave when King Varian suddenly called out to her:
"Claudia, what do you think?"
Claudia was not well prepared for the king's question, and according to regulations, the duties of adjutants did not include interfering in government affairs. They were merely assistants, responsible for conveying the king's will.
Claudia hesitated for a moment and then said:
"Your Majesty, political decisions are usually made by ministers, but if you would like to hear it, I can first tell you a story my history teacher once told me—"
Varian's face immediately showed interest.
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