Duke Calvin slowly tapped the armrest of his chair, his expression grim.
If I directly petition for Louis to be rewarded, that will only raise suspicion.
Not only will we not gain any advantage, but that child will also be under watch.
He must change the approach to make the entire Empire believe: it's not the Calvin Family supporting Louis, but that the Northern Territory has produced a Louis.
Make everyone, including the Emperor, see a local hero who climbed out on his own and fought bravely to carve out a space for himself.
A meritorious figure who won't shake the Empire's foundation, and a survivor who can stabilize the post-war frontier.
A sudden thought flashed through his mind, and the Duke's eyes gradually lit up.
He slowly sat up straight, tapping his fingers lightly on the table as if striking the rhythm of an impending political maneuver.
