The hall, silent just moments ago, suddenly buzzed with animated chatter.
"Release funds, handpick physicians, send envoys to restore order, then calm the people—sheer genius!"
"This not only secures the refugees' livelihoods but reinforces civil instruction to prevent uprisings. Truly the best solution yet."
"As expected of the second prince! Remarkable!"
"..."
The air thickened with lavish praise.
Andy's sharp gaze swept across the room. Where was this enthusiasm when he'd spoken earlier?
Civil instruction? Big deal—even I could've suggested that!
Edmund's eyes gleamed. Floods had haunted every era, an endless cycle of devastation. Time and again, solutions failed—starving refugees still littered the streets while riots raged. Yet here was the second prince's approach: educate th
