Precaution
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While the girls make plans for tonight's special date, the men assembled at the emperor's office to discuss the new pressing matters that had just emerged.
Six-man sat together at the grand table, and amongst them was the crown prince with his two trusted friends while the other three were the most influential men in the palace.
The Emperor - Ruler of the empire, the Duke - Commander of the Royal Army, and last but not least, the Prime Minister -Sir Harvey Lewis, the head of the Royal Government.
(Author: For your info, Prime Minister Lewis is not just Gregory's father. He is also Ivy's boss because he governs all the administration for the country's development. I wish I could draw a hierarchy chart for you to see. It's too bad that WN doesn't allow pictures (T.T).)
The Prime Minister has just returned from his tour around the neighboring countries as he was ordered by the emperor to oversee the empire's state of affairs.