Aftermath

When the assassination attempt on Ethan took place, Albaer was in the Whitekeep Castle which was located on top of a hill at the northern-northwest part of Adenberd. 

He was in the great hall that served as his office checking up on the preparations of Ethan's 'seventh birthday's banquet'. 

Although it was called for Ethan's birthday, its real purpose was to announce his and Anicia's engagement to the noble society as well as officially reveal that Ethan had survived his early ancestral awakening. 

There was also the thing called Dune of Destiny Reading that would be performed on Ethan in front of everyone. 

"Your Grace, the harvest has been lessening for a few years." A middle-aged man with a curved mustache, black hair, and an intelligent look spoke bowing in front of Albaer. 

"I am well aware, how much do we have in reserves?" Albaer inquired, squinting his eyes.