Just as everyone was about to stand up and accept the assignment, Easton Lin suddenly spoke: "Mr. Bertram, may I ask why you didn't adopt my proposal?"
Owen Bertram glanced at him, musing over his youthful exuberance. The young man's career had been smooth sailing, and he probably hadn't faced any setbacks yet.
Why? Because I can't tell you: my younger brother is underwater, navigating the thug river is totally safe!
And so, Owen Bertram very straightforwardly answered: "No."
Easton Lin was taken aback: "I asked if..."
"I've answered: you can't ask."
Easton Lin opened his mouth, but in the end, he still couldn't get the words out.
That night, the twenty Military Officers in the outpost who were reassigned to accompany them to Casterly County were all packing their things. Vanessa's subordinates, however, didn't need to, their bags had been packed long ago, they just needed to rest well.
