The meeting convened by Emperor William did not last long. The establishment of the Third Air Army Group and Dormammu Filot's appointment as Count of Walden Territory were formally approved and recognized by the Cabinet.
After discussing the addition of the Filot Family's honors to the Empire's noble registry, the arrangements for the investiture ceremony, the appointment of clergy in Walden Territory, and the establishment of a Holy Radiance Sect branch church there,
the matter of General Dormammu's promotion was temporarily concluded.
The remainder of the meeting revolved around the Empire's other three deadlocked fronts, along with discussions of ongoing political initiatives and proposed reforms to economic policy.
After two hours of heated debate, the meeting finally came to a close.
By then, Ereno's torrential rain had stopped. The layered clouds had vanished at some point, and dazzling sunlight once again shone upon the rain-washed flagstones, reflecting brilliant arcs of light like a mirror.
It was as though heaven itself was celebrating the Empire's renewed glory.
Inside Upper House Hall, after praising Emperor William's honorifics in unison, the noble legislators departed one after another in order.
Afterward, the Imperial Parliament's clerks delivered the compiled meeting records to the Speaker of the Lower House, who had been waiting in Westru Palace's central hall.
In the days ahead, the Lower House legislators would carry out the political and economic bills discussed in the meeting under the guidance of the Cabinet's administrative officers.
After leaving Westru Palace, Wolf declined the Old Guard Party members' invitation to a reception. Under the scrutinizing gaze of Ostan Duke, who was being supported by his secretary, Wolf entered a black sedan and returned alone to his office at the Cabinet.
"..."
In the office, Wolf sat on the sofa and stared at the imposing portrait hanging on