In the capital of Crete, a large number of high-ranking officials were having a tense discussion. Many people were arguing about the contents of the intelligence report, particularly the demands posed by the Holy Seville Empire. Crete needed to make a decision fast.
Prime Minister Tembor was quite concerned about the situation. After all, he was the main advocate of the Orc Slavery Bill that the Holy Seville Empire wanted to abolish. As such, he would likely be held responsible for the whole debacle!
No one would remember that many people had benefited from the passage of the bill. They would only remember that Tembor had brought war and strife upon them!
While many of the nobles were expressing their displeasure with Prime Minister Tembor, the emperor was also secretly trying to undermine him. The emperor had no sentimental feelings for his uncle.
