The next morning.
Just after Colin had finished breakfast, his attendant reported that Cardinal Mensai had arrived in Falcon City.
Normally, Colin should have gone to the city gate to welcome him, but their differences were apparent, so he didn't bother with formalities. He only sent Viscount Benson to receive him and waited in the lounge.
After sitting for a while, the Marquis Garcia, who had also received the news, arrived in the lounge.
Colin rose to greet him.
Marquis Garcia nodded in acknowledgment and said, "You shall handle all negotiations with Mensai soon."
After observing for a while, Marquis Garcia had recognized Colin's political talent. Since he was not adept at such matters himself, he had given Colin full authority this time.
"Very well," Colin agreed immediately, not mincing his words.
They sat for a while before they saw an energetic elderly man with white hair enter the lounge, led by Viscount Benson.
