The Pseudo-Dragon was promoted, leading to grand celebrations across the land.
The Shadowflame Grand Duchy truly bustled for days. Amid the hustle, the Cabinet's tasks were still burdensome, with industrialization marching forward ceaselessly.
It wasn't that the Cabinet Ministers were exceedingly diligent, rather Russell was bursting with energy, continually urging one to speed up completion and another to hasten construction, allowing no breathing room for the ministers. If they performed well, he rewarded generously; if not, he scolded vehemently.
Russell acted like a coachman driving his horses, whipping any horse that slowed down without hesitation.
This was the assertiveness of a ruling Grand Duke, with no one able to haggle with him.
"Your Grace, Baron Kunbiff has arrived," a servant reported.
"Let him in," Russell narrowed his eyes, recalling that the Swan Baron had scheduled an appointment through the sound of thunder a couple of days ago.