The festival ended on that stalemate. Khan earned no trust, but Lord Rsi couldn't discard him either. The Empire had just done the same with Ambassador Abores, so repeating that action so soon would show a complete lack of respect toward the Global Army.
Khan's mind was a mess during the trip back, but the devices before his eyes kept his thoughts busy. He had too much to do and prepare, and the catching-up process had yet to end. He was amazing, driven, and relentless, but no one could become a worthy Ambassador in a matter of months, not even him.
The plan was to head straight to the office, but an escort welcomed Khan once he teleported to the Harbor. A small team of soldiers was waiting in the hangar with a military cab, telling him his free time couldn't start yet.
