The herald did not look down on Luo De because he was a "Baron of the Wilderness," but bowed and presented the imperial edict to Luo De with both hands.
His salute was exceptionally standard, expressionless, with almost no emotional fluctuation, as if he were a machine.
Luo De took the edict, looked calm, and said to the herald, "Your Excellency, please take a rest first."
Luo De turned to Lawrence at his side and instructed, "Arrange a room for the herald."
"Yes, my lord."
Perhaps influenced by the herald, Lawrence also responded with a stern face, then made a gesture inviting the herald.
"Thank you."
The herald nodded and saluted, then followed Lawrence away.
After the herald left, Luo De opened the empire's edict.
After reading it, Luo De held the parchment tightly, his brows furrowed.
Durant standing by couldn't help but ask, "Your expression is… did we guess wrong? Does the empire want us to dispatch troops?"
"Not needed."
