"After everything he did on the battlefield today, he was simply too exhausted to attend this meeting. Not to mention the serious injuries he suffered while fighting Andris. Although he's receiving proper treatment, his body still needs time to recover."
"Because of this, I have decided to handle tonight's meeting on his behalf."
"There's no need to disturb him over something that we can easily discuss among ourselves."
Hearing this, the Duke immediately nodded his head. "I understand, Lord Boris."
He then added respectfully. "His Majesty has certainly earned a proper rest after everything he accomplished today."
The other nobles also nodded in agreement. In fact, not a single Duke, noble, or commander from the Anti-Emperor Faction had any complaint about Aditya's absence. Nobody even considered it a problem.
