If it weren't for White Eagle's unrestrained praise, Winters probably wouldn't associate Paulo Wuper with the far-famed mayor of Steel Fortress.
Because the latter had a face of indulgence and excess: skin sallow, eyes rimmed red, dark purple pustules spreading around his nostrils and lips.
By appearances, His Honor the Mayor seemed to be just over forty, but his actual age was likely much younger – wine and pleasure had hollowed out his body, aging him prematurely.
However, on reflection, Winters wasn't at all surprised that White Eagle had a deep private friendship with this kind of person.
Mayor Paulo Wuper, upon entering, first walked around under White Eagle's accompaniment, exchanging pleasantries with other guests.
After making the rounds, Paulo Wuper finally approached the corner where Colonel Berny, Winters, and the old blacksmiths were.
