"We've designed a new 'snow race', adding obstacle sections with vine jumps, net climbs, and ice slope climbs."
Bradley took note of every item, occasionally annotating, sometimes nodding.
He waited until everyone finished their reports before closing his notebook: "Lord Louis... unfortunately, will not be able to attend the festival performance part.
But remember, make it the brightest festival in the entire Northern Territory, not for the sake of appearance, but to let everyone know that Red Tide Territory will be better this year."
The hall was silent, followed by applause from everyone in unison.
......
It was late at night, and the fireplace in the Red Tide Lord's Mansion was burning brightly, with the flames casting dancing shadows on the stone walls.
Louis sat in a chair, cradling the baby gently in one arm.
