"——No."
Dmitry said coldly, "Your Excellency Sumarokov Melvin, the proposal you have put forward is excessive by any standard."
"There's no need to refuse so quickly, Dmitry... Your Excellency the Archbishop."
A magnetic voice belonging to a very elegant middle-aged man came from across Dmitry. His demeanor was exceedingly gentle and composed as he continued, "As for the specifics, I believe we can still negotiate further."
In his speech, he emphasized Dmitry's status as a Cardinal Archbishop.
He was reminding Dmitry that he was not the Grand Duke, nor was he a regent.
In principle, Dmitry did not have the authority to review proposals in place of Annan. Initially, Annan's suggestion was that Dmitry should pretend he was still present and block all matters, correcting them behind the scenes where no one could see.
