Daussumial and Vilran immediately looked towards the Duke of Orleans—they had made comprehensive plans but did not anticipate such a situation.
According to the usual pattern of political strife, under their sudden attack, the unprepared Archbishop Brienne could only react in two possible ways:
One, he admits defeat, and announces his resignation directly.
Two, he offers specious excuses and waits for the Cabinet meeting to end before looking for political leverage to break the predicament.
However, their side was well prepared. When the time came, they would mobilize more of the Great Noble Group and unite with the banking industry to put pressure on Queen Mary. In the end, Archbishop Brienne was still fated to be dismissed.
Yet, who knew Archbishop Brienne would counterattack on the spot!
The Duke of Orleans furrowed his brow and said coldly, "Archbishop Brienne, you were at your wit's end with advancing the tax bill before. How come you are so confident all of a sudden?
