Knock, knock, knock.
When Colin was woken again, it was already past noon.
From the maid, he learned that Pope Gregory and his retinue had arrived at Oak Manor, and the meeting was scheduled for three o'clock in the afternoon.
Having spent the entire night with Queen Midela and then brooding for a long time after she left, he had only managed to catch up on two or three hours of sleep, and he still felt groggy.
After having a quick meal and a hot bath, Colin finally felt more refreshed.
When it was almost time, Colin prepared to go to the conference hall.
As he stepped outside, he discovered that it was drizzling.
The conference hall of Oak Manor had been prepared long before. Although the space was not large, every detail was exquisite, showcasing the inherent aristocratic luxury of the royal family.
Colin entered the hall, casually took off his raincoat, handed it to a maid nearby, and stepped onto the thick woolen carpet.
