Even among the many nobles, the meeting was limited to those above the position of earl. Those gathered, both young and old, were as determined as ever.

“There’s so much work to be done, and I’m here wasting my time because of a foreigner. We need to persuade His Majesty today – no matter what it takes.”

The nobles were hell bent on concluding their month-long efforts to persuade the stubborn king.

“Exactly. I may be lacking compared to the other nobles, but I have the courage to speak out if it is for the future of the kingdom – even if this means I am forever hated by His Majesty.”

“Hate? Our wise leader will surely recognize your loyalty.”

An onlooker hearing their conversation would think there were no greater loyalists to the king.

However, in reality, all they intended in voicing their opposition was to put a check on King Theodore’s power. They did not want the already powerful House Adenstein to join hands with the decorated war hero.

“But anyways, His Majesty did not actually declare anything in the previous meeting, so I’m certain he will try to do so today. I’m somewhat worried...