Gaum was pacing back and forth in his office. His devilishly charming smile was nowhere to be seen and his sleek raven hair was messy. He was restless because of the sudden political changes that Grand Duchy did and the Crown Prince's heavy pressure onto the political circle of Golden Camellia.
Aster announced the neutrality of Grand Duchy Stormhill, to maintain its autonomous presence and as a trading port, Aster released an announcement that Grand Duchy will not be aligned to anyone and will not help anyone unless necessary. All aids that would be sent to another region or houses would be counted as donation, not as a tribute or 'cooperative' money between two houses.
It was not okay for Gaum. Because the citizens of Rhea were very prideful despite their poverty, the king always announced that Grand Duchy of Stormhill was sending aid as food or money for the people because of the alliance created between Grand Duchy and Kingdom Rhea.
