Three minutes earlier...
At the Council of Elders' main hall, when King Aldric and the royal family members finally arrived, the Council of Elders had summoned all its members from their various locations.
On one hand, this was to support King Aldric.
Since its establishment, the Council of Elders had sworn loyalty to the king and to serve him.
Now, with the king displaced and facing internal rebellion within the empire, they had to gather quickly to follow his orders and restore the kingdom.
Additionally, the news had already spread as King Aldric made his way there.
The king had brought the royal treasure to arm the Council of Elders, intending to crush Owen, Leslie, and their rebellious followers.
Thus, the Council of Elders' members were highly enthusiastic.
They all knew the immense value of the royal treasure, which had been kept secret for a long time.
