Jeana took the little princess out to play while Zhao Guang returned to his original research work.
Since Caris had mentioned that the threat of the Undead Great Mage in the North prevented Zhao Guang from leaving, he continued to hold his post here so he didn't need to meet the King in the Imperial City.
His last promotion in rank occurred for the same reason, sparing him a trip.
These Undead Mages really were a blessing — running back and forth was such a waste of time.
The road from his territory to the Imperial City had no chance of being built; many lords lay between. Without a good road, making the journey was not easy. Although the Empire was already working on this road, it clearly couldn't be completed anytime soon.
Most of the cement made by the Empire was being used to reinforce the walls of the Imperial City.
Focusing on reinforcing the Imperial City instead of attending to the borders, their priorities baffled him.
