As soon as Lawrend's large group approached the Imperial Capital, many mages, especially the old ministers, noticed them.
They scrambled out of the city to welcome him.
"Your Imperial Majesty, welcome back!"
"Welcome, Your Imperial Majesty!"
There were only five ministers that greeted Lawrend. The brave minister from before had disappeared. Lawrend was satisfied after seeing that.
They followed his orders to investigate that minister for corruption and embezzlement.
"Have you prepared to give the new ministers their lessons?" Lawrend asked.
"Yes!" x5
They all nodded their heads simultaneously.
"They will arrive in about another month or so. They are traveling on their own, after all."
"We understand."
Like a flock of birds, they responded at the same time. Lawrend was amused at their change. Whatever happened to that brave minister from before must've scared them.
"Where is Julliane?"
