Although Vera didn't mention much, just the mention was enough; inviting Duke alone also indicated Vera's emphasis.
As for the decision, Vera was certain that Duke would not disappoint her.
After all, compared to those strangers, Vera and the Thorn Holy Tower were relatively familiar and reliable partners.
As for romantic feelings, Duke didn't think much of it, even if Vera had a slight interest in him, it was just a slight interest.
For someone as extremely rational as Vera, romantic feelings weren't really that important.
...
On the day of the presentation, the conference hall of Zone 7 was bustling like never before.
Even before dawn, people began arriving one after another.
The first to arrive were representatives of small and medium-sized powers, who didn't dare to cut it too close, fearing they might miss something.
