"I think we all conformed with the plan." Count Julius Ashthorne stood at the table and spoke before the Council members.
He turned to the King in the center, waiting for him to concur before turning to the other men in the room, who nodded in total agreement.
"Then, we have reached a reasonable understanding. We can now conclude the meeting." He closed the file before him. "Thank you all for your time." Ending the Council emergency session.
The King had asked him to expedite the coronation of the next King. Although the situation was unusual, it was not against their law.
In the past, only death would the Crown Prince take the King's place on the throne. But under their law of succession, the King could step down and relinquish his crown to the next heir at any time.
"Are you sure you are ready to step down, my brother?" Duke Frederick asked the man beside him as some Council members exited the room.
