"Hmm... so you think the best approach for now is to maintain the status quo, right?"
"Hah... I guess so."
Aurola's hand finally moved away from Lister's face. He let out a quiet sigh of relief and couldn't help yawning. He then continued, "Half of what that old Prime Minister says is bullshit. He only represents the interests of the noble faction he belongs to... Just listen selectively. Your position has only just been consolidated. Dealing with the remnants, formulating strategies going forward, and negotiating with other countries... None of these things require a so-called King Consort more than you. Those narrow-minded fellows can't see anything beyond their own little patch of land. Their opinions are basically meaningless."
"Being a Seventh-rank is the reason to be king."
