When it came time for the banquet, the Noble Consortium once again appeared harmonious, as if nothing had happened during the day.
Such quick acceptance of reality wasn't due to the Major Nobles being easygoing.
Everyone was upholding the rules, not only to maintain the king's power but also to limit it—with the underlying aim of protecting their own interests.
According to tradition, if the king showed too much rebelliousness, the others would advise him and pull him back onto the right track.
The current harmony could be explained by one thing—the tense situation in the Northern Border, which required a strengthening of the central authority of the kingdom.
This was following a precedent. During major wars, the power of the central government of the Alpha Kingdom would always strengthen to better combat the Orcs invasion.
The only exception was during the previous war.
