"What are we doing here, Duke Motter?" A table filled with various politicians, landowners, and nobles was convened, specifically for a conference.
"And why else would I gather you?" Motter said, looking ahead at the many curious faces. "Come now, Baron Foster, we all know why we are here... Adam is dead, so why are we being ruled by a simple woman like Adria?" he said, glancing at the others. "We need to act, take control of the Kingdom. That woman doesn't know how to be an Empress. She didn't even bother to formally announce her assumption of power; she's just managing without any kind of approval from us, the Nobles."
They looked at each other, and one of them raised his hand, wanting to ask a question. "Gentlemen, I'm sure you're not fools. But have you forgotten about the Demon King at her side?" he asked, clearly fearful and reluctant to get involved.
