The meeting lasted for an entire day.
During the intermission, the Emperor, supported by Mario, recorded a public statement. The statement explained the crimes committed by the papacy and the Dylan family, cleared Margaret and the White family of any wrongdoing, and mourned the death of Douglas. Lastly, it sincerely praised Margaret for her significant contribution to quelling the rebellion, protecting the royal family, demonstrating indomitable will and outstanding talent, and therefore temporarily assuming the role of finance minister in place of her father.
This declaration was preserved in its entirety in crystal recordings and distributed to the capital city populace as quickly as possible, while copies were sent to towns near and far.
