Compared to dealing with those Anzu aristocrats in St. Soniel, Sonia clearly appreciated Gawain's way of handling things more.
She spoke of her experiences in Anzu during this period, her tone inevitably tinged with some complaints: "We were delayed in the north for a whole month... out of sixty days, more than forty were spent listening to those nobles shirk responsibilities and discuss meaningless issues. By comparison, the East, labeled as 'rebels,' is more efficient than the capital's nobles, but still wasted quite a bit of time."
"The kingdoms belong to the King, but one's land belongs to oneself. Enfeoffed nobles must protect their own interests, so once faced with matters concerning the entire kingdom, their efficiency appears remarkably low," Gawain shook his head helplessly, "I had expected this."
"It's truly incomparable to back in the day..." Sonia sighed softly, "Fortunately, the lady named Victoria somewhat retains the shadow of her ancestors."
