"And for other nobles in high positions, such rhetoric is sheer nonsense; everyone understands that Elizabeth is the victor of the struggle. Since the chess game is set, there is no talking of taking back moves; all they can do is consider how to protect their current share of the cake, or how to get a larger piece of it."
Pahetz nodded in agreement upon hearing this but felt a twinge of pity as she looked at Alagina sitting in her seat.
Because had that Feudal King treated her and her father a bit better back then, Alagina would certainly have been a suitable heir...
Well, but that's not necessarily the case.
After all, as Alagina's teacher, Pahetz understood best that Alagina did not harbor any lofty ambitions in her heart; even now, things were quite alright as they were.
