Como XIII, who had remained beneath the elevated platform all this time, had been keeping a close eye on Chen Cheng Two. Watching him handle the rulers of the various nations with ease, Como XIII had grown suspicious.
Just as the martial demonstrations ended, he was the first to step forward and wail toward the elevated platform:
"Your Majesty, I have urgent military intelligence of the utmost importance to report."
Seeing Como XIII suddenly break into loud sobs, everyone turned to look at him, especially the three kingdoms of Chamo.
Watching Como XIII's performance, Chen Cheng Two had already anticipated it, but he still couldn't help admiring the old fox.
"My loyal subject and the other four loyal subjects have governed the empire on My behalf, working themselves to the bone. From now on, you may dispense with kneeling."
This was politics. Although he hated the old fox Como XIII so much his teeth ached, Como XIII had raised him to his current position, and he and the other four great kingdoms were the foundation of his standing.
Without absolute certainty, he could only play along with them for now.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Very well, my loyal subject. Since you have something to report, speak. As all the honored ministers are present, they can discuss it together as well."
This had of course been discussed with Como XIII beforehand. The original plan, however, had been to hold a secret meeting among several of the duchies.
After all, among the hundreds of kingdoms present, the ones truly determined to follow them in opposing the Northern Frontier were probably limited to these duchies, along with a handful of marquisates and countdoms.
The remaining kingdoms had not participated in the coup back then. More than anything, they simply hadn't reacted in time