Originally, when they heard that Rayne planned to establish the Imperial Intelligence Bureau, which would answer only to the Emperor, the Soul Saint Wizards and Imperial Council members were all startled.
No one was unfamiliar with this kind of intelligence agency. The Empire had once possessed one called the "Hand of Oruoin."
That "hand" had been stained with countless acts of bloodshed and had fabricated numerous unjust and false cases. It was infamous throughout the Empire. From imperial officials to ordinary commoners, everyone hated it to the bone. In the first year after the High Council was established, the Hand of Oruoin was disbanded.
Now the Emperor wanted to rebuild one!
Although its name suggested that it was not an agency that carried out dirty work for the Emperor, who could guarantee that it would not change in the future?
Everyone's first thought was to oppose it. They could not allow another department that was so difficult to control to appear!
But before anyone could speak, Rayne continued.
"Imperial Senate!"
"It possesses tremendous power, ranking above the Imperial Council!"
Hearing Rayne's two descriptions, a glimmer flashed in the eyes of the Soul Saint Wizards, while the Imperial Council members grew excited as well. Could it be that the Emperor intended to establish another High Council and share his authority?
Everyone's attention was drawn to the Senate, and no one cared about the Imperial Intelligence Bureau anymore.
Rayne observed the changes in everyone's thoughts and smiled inwardly.
As expected, when their own interests are involved, no one cares about anything else. By announcing the Imperial Intelligence Bureau and the establishment of the Senate together, I've forced them to agree to the creation of all three institutions if they want to enter the Senate. They've lost the position to oppose it.
Everyone