In the midst of the banquet, a brief exchange of glances was enough for Richelieu to assess Roland's situation.
The 16-year-old boy understands the rules of the world and sports a professional smile like an adult. He seems to be doing well in the eyes of others, but compared to Minerva who was steeped in the world of politics from a young age, he can only be considered as "learning well".
Throughout the elongated ceremony, Roland's responses were impeccable. However, upon closer inspection, one could spot stiffness in various details.
No help for it, at heart, he was not of the highest class, lacking his foster father's trait of disregard for people. In the face of flattery pouring in, his nerves were naturally strained. To display such in his first appearance demonstrated Li Lin's excellent training.
