I could see on Jahnhahn''s face that he had a look of admiration for me.


    I think this is different from the attitude of awe and respect because he is the regent.


    It is more like respect for someone who knows the truth.


    Artists, in all ages, have never really bowed down just because they are in power. For a person in power who does not understand beauty is nothing more than a servant in front of beauty.


    That is why, to be a true king, one must also know the true nature of beauty. Great kings must have had a good sense of beauty and a considerable collection.


    This may have been a good rehearsal for that.


    "By the way, Jahnhan, did you put any medicine in this tea?"


    No, I would never do that. No, I would never do that. Even though I am in the medicine business, it would be a desecration of the tea ceremony if I put drugs in it!


    "I see. I didn''t mean to doubt you. That''s all right then."


    I don''t think the drugs alone could have created that experience. Even if the drug had such an effect, the fact that I have a special profession is miracle territory anyway.


    "Also, if you ever have to make a big decision, let me do this tea ceremony thing."


    Yes, many politicians have used it.


    The dragoness smiled smugly.


    "I understand. By the way, I''m sure you''ve met many of the city''s politicians..."


    I asked him what it would take to consolidate control of the city.


    "These are only the words of a merchant..."


    Jahnhahn answered slowly, but interestingly.


    He is no ordinary man after all. As a politician, this dragoness is also a good one.


    "Jahnharn Grantrix, I am sure you will be of great use to me in time to come. I look forward to working with you."


    Later, Raviara and the others attended the tea ceremony, but they were reluctant to attend, saying, "It was bitter and I didn''t understand ......."


    "I thought the elves seemed to know a lot about plants and flowers."


    "That doesn''t mean I like bitter food. ......"


    ●


    The first batch of officials has been officially confirmed as a result of the official promotion examinations.


    Many of them will work as officials at the end of the administration.


    As soon as they were dispatched, preparations were already underway for the second round of examinations. Kerala and Raviara are assisting them.


    Kerala is in charge of selecting questions. Raviara is more of a chore, but she knows a lot about armors and weapons, so she is borrowing her wisdom to dare to ask those kinds of questions.


    "We don''t have to do so many tests, do we?　I think the administration is still functioning without that many more officials. There are still some of the old officials who have been there for a long time.


    "Raviara, I am not trying to increase the number of officials just to maintain the old-fashioned government."


    "The more officials the regent chooses, the more influence he will have in the royal castle. I wonder if the regent has this in mind.


    Kerala easily saw the truth.


    Raviara was a little sullen, as if she thought she had been made a fool of.


    "Raviara is a military man, anyway.


    "Well, don''t sulk. You know Kerala has no malice toward you."


    He patted Raviara on the head and soothed her.


    If there is a change of regent and the new regent comes up with a number of new policies, there will surely be dissatisfaction. This dissatisfaction will directly lead to instability of the regime.


    In the history, there have been many regimes that have been easily destroyed because of their radical policies that caused a lot of opposition.


    For example, even the people are against any changes such as increasing taxes. No one would willingly accept such a change. Other policies that conflict with the interests of the aristocrats around the capital are also a bad idea.


    People are conservative to begin with, and they are often averse to change itself. The current king, Hasse, is a prime example.


    Then, how to expand my power is to increase the ratio and number of people who support me.


    I will not make any changes to the existing positions or institutions themselves. But little by little, I will change the people in charge to those who have my breath.


    Hasse and his cronies can rest assured that the system has not been changed. I consider them to be the ones who are keeping power while protecting the dynasty, just like the powerful nobles who have been regents so far.


    I will make it so that I can control everything when I find out.


    If it is a test, I will not even be criticized for favoring my countrymen, since it is not my hometown that will be hiring.


    The former king will not be able to do anything without making a move, and I will consolidate my power as soon as possible.


    Then Rumi and Serafina came in.


    "Oh, you''re really thinking about the exam questions, aren''t you?


    "The princess wanted to come and observe, so I brought her along."


    Serafina laughed, looking like she was up to something.


    "Well, well, wives, what can I do for you?"


    He said it in a deliberately exaggerated, joking manner.


    My wife''s number is increasing, too, even if it''s only because of her position.


    Except for Fleur, who is resting in Maust after giving birth, I now have a full complement of wives. Kerala is not officially a concubine, but it is an open secret.


    Yes, you are very lucky to have such a beautiful wife. And your princess is at an age when she will become even more beautiful.


    "Yes, I will not be ashamed to stand next to the Regent!


    Rumi and Serafina held hands and laughed happily. It seems that Rumi is also attached to Serafina.


    "And we also have one of the wives from Maust today.


    Serafina turns around and blinks.


    Fleur enters with a reserved look on her face.