"Mercenaries," I muttered.
I looked at the two, still shocked, before walking toward the door, with them following behind me.
Mercenaries shouldn't be trusted. There is, at least, a need for a weight to suppress them and keep them in the line.
It's another reason, I need to return to the Greltheaven as soon as possible.
I took a deep breath and calm myself.
I need to do this perfectly. There shouldn't be a single voice against my decision.
Soon, I reached the door of the conference room and the Lord's Presence spread out of my body. It froze the guards at the door of the conference room.
The skill is powerful, but not enough to freeze guards like it did right now.
Lord's Presence couldn't do that, even at Lv. 30.
It is the aura, I had spread out with the power of the Lord's Presence merged in it. Making it focus on them absolute efficiency with natural suppress of the aura.
Click!
Seeing them like this, Jon becomes visible for a moment and opens the door.
I nodded at him and the guards before walking into the conference room.
Spreading my aura through the entire room.
Many had already heard about the aura. Those that had doubts, they had instantly disappeared.
Stone, Bishop Alanis, and Azalea were the first to get control over their emotions. It had affected them for a fraction of a second.
The others got up as they controlled their emotions in this suppression.
"My lord," they greeted.
"Everyone," I replied and pulled half of the power of the aura as I sat down. I looked at the name tent in front of me, which stated my name and position.
There is another one directly opposite to me on the other side. It didn't have a name, only the title 'Governor of Panar,'.
I could see how people, casting a glance at it.
Some even looked at each other.
Gauging their expressions; they are very sure, that whoever the governor is. They are in the room; they are right.
"Governor of Panar," I said.
There is a no need to wait any further; it's time, I reveal the person I had chosen.
People began to look at each other, but soon some noticed the movement and shock appeared in their eyes.
That shock spread into the eyes of everyone as Ina stood in front of me.
"My lord." She bowed.
The shock of earlier had disappeared from her eyes. So, had the tears; the only thing that remained there was conviction and belief in herself.
Lola put the intricate box down and opened it, before taking out the brooch.
The brooch is round and made of precious metals and gems. That is a crafted into floral shade with expert skills.
In the center of the brooch is the crest of Panar.
A red shield surrounded by a walled ring. On that red shield is an emblem of the House of Silver, not the mercantile house, but a noble house.
The one founded by me.
If one looks deep enough, they will see inside the crest of Panar and the emblem of the house of silver had misty liquid inside. It's not a liquid, but the core essence of my legacy.
I took the brooch in my hand and took it toward her chest.
"By my authority, as the Lord of Greltheaven and Panar. I declare, Lady Ina Knox as Governor of Panar," I declared,
Using Appointment, with 'Governor,' as the appointment.
The full power of my aura spread across the conference room with the Lord's Presence; they also sensed the Appointment, which changed the expressions on their faces.
Even Stone's expressions changed, sensing the skill.
As I declared, I pinned the authority brooch on her chest.
"Thank you for the great honor, my lord. I will try to live up to your expectations," she replied, kneeling in front of me.
"It is a great responsibility, but I have complete confidence and trust in your abilities," I said, magnifying the effect of my words through Silver Tongue.
She got up, and I turned to Lola.
She opened the scroll, and shock appeared on the faces as they sensed the Imperial Class's power from it.
It's a letter of appointment. In which imperial Prince Lamanov had given his support to whoever I appoint as the Governor of Panar.
Prince Lamanov, is the youngest prince and a bastard, before the emperor legitimized him a few years ago.
He is the weakest of princes. He had a small territory that the emperor had bestowed upon him, but he ran away from there before Geim captured it.
It would have been fine without it too, but with this, it became more official.
Most importantly. It will help her gain the class sooner. It cost me a lot, but it's worth it.
I gave her the pen, and it scratched across the scroll as she signed it.
"Congratulations Governor Knox," Stone congratulated, before signing the document as a witness.
"Congratulations Governor Knox," said Bishop Alanis with a big smile on her face and sign the scroll with the power of her class in it.
Then it was Aazalia.
I had informed her of my choice yesterday and she agreed with it, after some hesitation. Her hesitation is not about Ina's former profession, but about her abilities.
She is going to be a leader of the second army, which will be based in Panar and would require her to work closely with Ina.
Her former professions are going to make things difficult for her.
I know people still call her whore and prostitute, along with other names. There is contempt for her, despite her achievements.
This powerful position will not be easy with that baggage; it will be extremely difficult, but I am confident of her abilities.
If I was not, I would have given it to Hendricks or Hardt. They would have been much safer choices.
Making her Governor will not only make things difficult for her but also for me. There will be massive pressure, especially imperials, Namdar, and other places.
Even merchant states might show the reservations, but I am ready to bear it.
Soon, everyone signed it. Some quite unwillingly, but they had no choice with me looking at them.
They can voice their opposition to my choice. Especially in front of all these people.
"Thank you for your support, everyone. I will work hard to win your trust," said Ina, and walked toward her seat, before sitting down.
"There is one more announcement. I have to make it," I said and turned to Azaelia.
She got up and walked toward me. Lola put another box in front of me that had stars, stripes, and medals in it.
"I promote Maj. General Azaelia to Lt. General Azaelia for her bravery against the undead in battle of Panar and give her the command of the second army,"
"From today, she will be Defender of Panar," I announced and appointed her as 'Defender.' With the Appointment.
"Thank you for your trust, my lord," she replied with a bow.
There were big smiles and loud congratulations. Unlike Ina, there is real support for her.
It is going to be a tremendous challenge for her to win such trust and support, but if anyone could do it, then it would be here.
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Senar
"Sister Senar, are you all, right?" asked Denlin.
Looking all worried, seeing me frozen in shock with tears flowing out of my eyes.
"More than fine," I replied to the young woman and wiped my tears away, before walking toward the band with purposeful steps.
Seeing the signal, the server came with a glass of golden liquid. The other servers moved swiftly and began to serve golden drinks.
It was quite expensive, and I was displeased.
They are using it instead of some cheap one, but now, I wish, they could have used the most expensive one.
I wouldn't have minded. If they had used all the funds.
People were surprised seeing the drinks appearing in front of them. They sensed something and turned toward me.
The band stopped as I reached them. I climbed the small stage and turned toward the hall.
I looked at every person looking at me. I felt nervous, but I bore it down and smiled radiantly before opening my mouth.
"Today is a wonderful day. The one that will be remembered for years," I said and paused for a moment.
"Lord Silver, the lord of Greltheaven and Panar, had chosen the Governor of Panar." I informed and there is a barely any surprise. They already know he will name the Governor today,"
"I hope you will raise the glass in her honor," I said and raised my glass up.
They raised it with me, with anticipation burning in their eyes.
"To the Governor of Panar, Lady Ina Knox," I shouted and drank the wine, while the entire hall fell in complete silent.
Some were confused and didn't recognize the name. Many did were shocked, not willing to believe it.
The most shocked are not patrons, but girls, themselves.
They could not believe it. Even I couldn't believe it.
The girl who was a prostitute like them, till less than two years ago, had become a Governor today.
The girls recovered quickly, and tears started to flow through the eyes, while they blazed with light dreams, and ambition.
Lady Ina, becoming a governor, had lighted up dreams and ambitions they had buried deep in their hearts.
They aren't the only ones. I am feeling the same.
The dreams that seemed impossible a few moments ago. Now felt like they were within reach. I feel like, I could just grab them as long as I worked hard enough.