Living As the Villainess Queen

Kasser made an attempt to briefly attend to the urgent report, although it was evident right from the start that it wouldn’t conclude swiftly. He shifted his gaze towards Eugene, who was strolling alongside Marianne. The two of them shared a conversation, their smiles and affectionate gestures obvious. During their journey through the mountains, Eugene, previously feeling unwell, appeared to regain some of his energy.

With Marianne’s presence, Kasser found himself reassured. He hadn’t been aware of her joining the entourage, but her being there brought him a sense of comfort. He had faith that Marianne would handle even the aspects he hadn’t considered.

“I’ll relocate to a quieter spot to give this report my full attention,” he declared.

“Yes, Your Highness,” responded one of the attendants.

Following the king’s lead, Kasser moved into a different carriage, and the attendants followed suit, one by one. Once the royal couple was settled within the carriage, the procession resumed its journey.

As they traveled, Kasser diligently reviewed the reports he had received, awaiting the final approval from the king. Despite entrusting significant authority to the chancellor, Kasser still had a heap of matters demanding his attention.

As Kasser perused the reports meticulously organized by the chancellor, he couldn’t help but entertain occasional thoughts of, “This could have been resolved without my direct involvement.” It appeared that Verus, keenly aware of Kasser’s prolonged absence, had taken measured steps to avoid overstepping his authority.

“He’s overly cautious, always on edge,” Kasser mused softly. Verus’s strengths and weaknesses, in Kasser’s view, were inextricably linked. He excelled in his role but at times struggled to make decisive, bold decisions.

Oddly, it was precisely this trait that engendered Kasser’s trust in Verus. He hoped that Verus wouldn’t morph into a shrewd, cunning politician. Kasser desired to retain a capable chancellor by his side for as long as possible and help mold him into an even better leader.