The hot wind rustled the white gauze curtains, and inside the study of the Meigedi tower sat a group of men and women with bitter expressions.
They were either senior partners of the commerce association or citizen leaders of some guild.
The sweltering weather soaked their underarms and chests with sweat, forcing them to use feather fans to keep cool.
The large ice block they had before had been moved to the inner room, which was Catherine's bedroom.
Even near the bedroom door, you could feel the bursts of cold air emanating from within.
However, no one dared suggest moving the ice block and ice skull outside, as the esteemed Governor Catherine was sleeping inside the room.
After repelling the Empire's attack, Catherine fainted on the spot due to mana depletion.
Once the wizards present confirmed she was unharmed, she was taken to the headquarters of the Meigedi Commerce Association.
