Since public opinion is all pointing in one direction, as a lord who values his people, he can only...
"Then... when the planning for other areas is done, we'll tear it down and rebuild." Louis finally spoke, his tone carrying a hint of reluctant compromise.
Upon hearing this, Bradley visibly breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had shed a heavy burden.
"Thank you, my lord, for your wisdom." He bowed respectfully, but there was a trace of smugness in his eyes—indeed, he knew how to persuade this rational yet stubborn young lord.
Bradley knew Louis wasn't actually too attached to that Earth Tower.
It was merely a utilitarian fortress planned for efficiency and safety when Red Tide was first built, a tool not a symbol. He always followed the principle of "as long as it works," never wasting resources on vanity.
But times have changed.
