I Was Mistaken as a Great War Commander

The Next Evening@@novelbin@@

After finishing her daily affairs, Selvia made her way to the art gallery located within the Imperial Palace.

She had heard from the Inner Palace attendants that her father, whose condition had slightly improved, had gone there to view the portraits of their ancestors.

Hurrying her steps, Selvia entered the gallery and immediately spotted her father standing still before a large portrait of her great-grandfather.

"Father!"

Brightening as she approached, Selvia called out, making Emperor Bertham turn his head.

Upon seeing his daughter, Bertham offered a faint smile.

"Selvia. You must be busy handling state affairs, yet you would waste your time on me?"
"If I considered checking on my father a waste of time, I wouldn’t be fit to be a wise ruler."
"How endearing. Your way with words grows more charming by the day."

Bertham let out a low chuckle before continuing.

"Very well. Since we’ve met, let’s talk about the state of affairs. I hear much has transpired while I’ve been bedridden these past few days?"

Recalling recent events, Selvia nodded without hesitation.

"We managed to avoid the worst. Not only has Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Steiner’s survival been confirmed, but as a result, the Empire has strengthened its influence over Vellanos."
"I see. That is good news. But about this Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Steiner…"

Bertham looked down at Selvia with a knowing gaze.

"According to the reports, he claimed to have gathered classified intelligence in Vellanos during his time stranded. Have you verified the details?"
"Not yet… He said he would report everything upon his return, citing concerns about intercepted communications."
"'He will report upon his return'… A rather intriguing choice of words."