(Luciana POV)
"This is the man we have chosen," he said as the man bowed down in respect.
"Grace and blessing to your beautiful majesty. I am Jesper Valister, the middle child of Count Marinas Valister and a graduate of the Lesdara Institution and it is an honor to be able to serve the Queen directly."
The man in front of me was tall, lean, and had long blond hair. He is around my age, maybe a year older, but his talent is exquisite.
We had met once and I was impressed by his opinion on a debate I held about uplifting the kingdom. After that, I suggested William secretly start funding him and choose him as the next candidate for Finance minister. During those 5 years, William had closely looked after him and analyzed his activity, and gave me a convincing report.
"Such long and convi
