The resplendent royal palace hall was like a boiling marketplace.
Those old ministers, normally renowned for their composure, had all lost their usual dignity.
Whispered discussions echoed between the marble pillars. The solemn hall was filled with shocked, incredulous voices.
Chaos, noise, arguments!
"How... how could this be possible?!"
"Three heroes! The Church has existed longer than the Association."
"Gods above, no... that's not what I meant!"
Those heroes who had been praised as invincible and impossible to kill had fallen just like that. And three of them had fallen at once.
No one believed Brittany was lying, because such a lie was meaningless.
It would not even hold up for half a day.
Brittany sat upright upon the throne. Only after the discussions below gradually subsided did she coldly issue her order. "Imperial Council, execute the church expulsion order immediately. Before nightfall, send the decree to every region. Expel all Church personnel from the entire kingdom."
This time, no one raised any objections.
Three senior ministers stepped forward together. "We obey Your Majesty's command!"
"Courage Week will resume tomorrow," Brittany continued. "Send potions to the children injured during today's evacuation and help them recover to normal condition."
The minister in charge of the event bowed deeply. His voice trembled as he accepted the order.
Next, Brittany issued several corresponding decrees, all of which had been debated for a long time beforehand.
This time, Brittany bypassed every council and issued them directly.
After the final decree had been announced, Brittany slowly rose.
Her magnificent royal robe trailed across the steps, reflecting dazzling light beneath the sun. She swept her gaze over the gathered ministers from above, and everyone she looked upon unconsciously lowered their heads.
"From today onward, the Yeke Kingdom will enter a new era." Brittany's voice was not