Silence permeated the hall for what seemed like an eternity.
Martha watched with bated breath as the Cardinal chewed on all her disseminated information, most likely weighing all the advantages and disadvantages of the proposal. Still, she was sure what he would arrive at in the end.
'There's no way you people will ignore a rising power that threatens your absolute position!'
However, she forgot to take one thing into account.
"I will need to consult my colleagues, the other Cardinal Virtues." Cardinal Peter broke the silence with a resigned smile, resting his back on his comfy sofa. "Once we make our decision, we will send a response to the Warlord's estate."
"I was told to bring back a response…"
"Don't worry, our deliberation won't take too much time, and our means of passing information is pretty fast. Who knows? Our answer could reach your Lord before you." His eyes glowed and his smile broadened as those words left his lips.
