[It feels so good when she compliments me.] Ferdinand squeezed her hand.
They enjoyed a warm meal together and rested for a bit before heading to the meeting room for further discussions about the war with Crux.
Everyone was already gathered in the meeting room when they arrived: the Head Ministers of National Security and Defense, the Grand Knight Commander, Raymond, and the Great Elders.
Arabella was surprised the Great Elders were here.
She already knew that Ferdinand was actually older than they were but seeing the three Great Elders still made her tense because in her past life, she thought Ferdinand had to obey them whenever they said something.
[Why is she tensing up all of a sudden? The three being here makes her nervous?] Ferdinand noticed her reaction.
He squeezed her hand and communicated telepathically.