The clanging of the heavy bells resounded in the entire Mithril Hall and numbed everyone's ears.
The parliament meeting was about to begin.
The parliament members stood in the standby room and exchanged anxious glances. Four senior men in red robes stood before them with delightful expressions. "The meeting is about to begin and I think all of you are clear on what to do."
"…" Some of the parliament members tried to retort, but as soon as they budged, a sharp sword was held against their throats.
One of the senior men in red robe snapped his fingers and the guards instantly backed off. "I won't deprive you of your rights to speak. You can speak your mind here. Isn't this the reason why we're all here?"
