Council Keep, Uptown Quarters.
The following day, work resumed as usual for the Lord Marshall of the city. No, to be honest, it was quite unusual since there was much to do.
With the Grand Magus Tournament officially having begun, all kinds of functions, festivals, and events had started popping up one after another.
This meant more security around these venues. Which, in turn, meant more work for the Lord Marshall.
She sat in her office, surrounded by assistants and a pile of paperwork. She could have sworn that the work had increased exponentially compared to the last tournament that had taken place in the city over a century ago.
And she knew the exact reason as well…
That cheeky brat, she thought to herself as she massaged her temples.
He must be somewhere out there getting drunk on wine, while I…
"My Lady, the Magi have reported nothing suspicious in the Corvid Quarter," said Bina, her main assistant.