Co-operation with enemy [2]

The preparations for welcoming the Regalia Holy Kingdom's diplomatic envoy proceeded smoothly.

Basically, both Vikir and I were just going to host on the day, so all the preparations were being handled by the officials and civil servants, with me and Vikir just doing a final check.

It was important to note that entrusting such tasks to us, who were only thirteen and seventeen years old, could be risky and could lead to diplomatic issues.

Despite that...

"It's not working! At this rate, the kingdom will be ridiculed as a backward one... Prepare more sophisticated furnishings!"

"Yes, yes, sir..."

Vikir's enthusiasm was good, but giving vague instructions like that only confused those who were preparing. Such tasks should be explained clearly and specifically.

Even before that, did anyone actually examine whether it's necessary or not? I doubted it...since it was a prince's order, they had no choice but to obey it.