"So that's the reason why the Grand Duke suddenly appointed me as the Marshal of the Dukedom's Armed Forces," Hrist said quietly as she looked at me annoyingly, "You do realize that I am way too young for this position, don't you, Your Highness?"
I nodded and sighed, "I know, General Arngrim. But as my grandfather has pointed out, your predecessor is older than him and already past his retirement age. It is fitting for him to be replaced and finally earned his well-deserved rest after almost a half-century of service."
"Just what are you planning to do here, Crown Countess?" Rod asked as he and Marga read the files I gave them on their tablets, "Appointing me and Marga as the Representatives of Balangay and Vinta respectively?"
His fiance shook his head and looked at me inquiringly, "Th
