Canglan City.
During the Reformists' time in power, they stirred up trouble every few days, making the Royal Capital, as the political center, exceptionally lively.
Once the Conservatives took office, everything changed.
As a group with vested interests, they detested reform above all else. After taking power, aside from overturning most of the Reformists' measures, they made no major moves.
In the age of feudal lords, if the Kingdom government did not actively seek things to do, there was truly not much work that required them.
The once-bustling government departments suddenly became idle. People's after-dinner conversations also shifted from domestic politics to international affairs.
Whether this change was good or bad could not be seen in the short term. At the very least, the Kingdom's situation had not worsened.
All sides could accept this, except Caesar IV, whose days had become rather stifling.
If they did nothing, they could do nothing wrong. The Conservatives had accomplished no major deeds, leaving him, the king, without even a handle to seize.
As for reclaiming control of the court, who knew how long that would take.
For a young king, having real power stripped away was undoubtedly a grave matter.
Burdened by all sorts of anxieties, Caesar IV's mental state deteriorated badly. He urgently needed some major event to restore his royal authority.
"Your Majesty, good news!
Word has arrived from Snow Moon Territory. Marshal Hudson hopes that you will convene a court conference and invite all the Kingdom's governors to discuss how to deal with the Orc Empire."
Count Mitchell said excitedly.
As Lord Chancellor, his power was deeply tied to that of the king.
If Caesar IV was sidelined by the Conservatives, then he, as Lord Chancellor representing Royal Authority, would also lose his political voice.
After anxiously waiting for more