It is said that the emperor is chosen by the heavens, and hence he must be treated with great respect and his commands are to be accepted by everyone under his reign.
Then who is above an emperor?
It was the heavens, as well as the messengers of heavens.
The Holy Council was made up of these messengers or the gifted individuals that are said to be blessed by the gods and are assigned with the role of maintaining peace and order across the land.
These were the ideals that formed the council centuries ago, the gifted members of the council were given high roles without any prejudices, because all men are made equal.
However, for some strange reason all the gifted ones that belonged to council were from noble or royal families.
"The custom had been simple," Saint Nicholas poured the tea, "The emperor had to abide by the rules of council, but his majesty never bent his knee to the heavens."
