"Brother, Roland has put a considerable amount of effort into this special district. Even a young lady like myself, who knows nothing about urban construction, finds the development here quite astonishing," Diana said.
The one thing power-holders love to hear most is the affirmation of others, be they inept rulers or competent technocrats; everyone is pleased to hear their achievements acknowledged.
"Thank you for your praise; it is the grace of the Mother Goddess," Roland replied.
The standard formulaic response clearly did not move him.
As Diana was preparing to come up with new words, Minerva interjected.
"But such prosperity is not stable," she said.
The Princess stated the true condition of the special district in an extremely calm tone.
