Preparations and Plans

"I issued the request today, so now we'll wait for the selection process on their end. Although the results will take some time to come in, I'd like you to consider how to handle the final selection. You could either conduct it personally, visit the domain, or summon the candidates to the capital for interviews."

Understood, thought Damien.

"Additionally, after some time—perhaps once we've settled into the academy—I plan to visit the Crowell domain myself to formally greet the steward. I'd also like you to think about whether you'd like to accompany me on that occasion."

Damien pondered this for a moment. His domain… When Damien agreed to take in Augusto, he'd resolved to remain a baron at least until Augusto came of age and could inherit the title. However, he hadn't fully decided whether to make an appearance in the domain itself.