Steam Capital, Twelve Brass Council
The third day after Vivian's trial ended.
Inside the brass-cast hall, the Council President's fingertips tapped lightly against the table, his steady voice echoing through the empty chamber.
"Everyone, I have gathered you here today mainly to discuss three matters."
"First, the final ruling concerning Vivian, former Silver Knight of the Gear Church."
"Second, how to deal with the Lower City mob uprising."
"And lastly, the investigation into the cause of death of Shui Mo, former captain of the Steam Branch's Fifth Squad."
The Council President calmly stated his reasons for convening the other Brass Nobles around him.
Unlike three days ago, when everyone had been present, five people were now absent from the Twelve Brass Council.
Saintess Euphemia and Golden Knight Fischer had both been confirmed dead.
Bishop Cleve had become embroiled in the investigation and had not appeared in public for several days.
As for the remaining two, they were representatives of the Steam Branch.
After all, to those Star Envoys, having a Branch captain killed internally in such an almost provocative manner was practically a blatant declaration that the killer did not regard the Steam Branch—or even the entire Star Envoy Association—with any respect.
Thus, the Steam Branch was already seething with rage, mobilizing the entire Branch to hunt down the murderer. Naturally, they had no time to concern themselves with anything else.
Yet even without those five, the Brass Council could still proceed as usual.
According to the Brass Council's rules, as long as more than half of the Brass Nobles agreed, a proposal could take effect.
"Everyone, let us first discuss the crimes of former Silver Knight Vivian. I personally suggest upholding the original verdict. What do you think?"
Even though Liam, the Steam Branch President, had placed the evidence