In a conference room of a building in Beloburg, the top officials of the Empire were gathered together, discussing with stern expressions how to tackle the current troubles.
Although it wasn't a formal meeting, since almost all the high-ranking officials qualified to attend a council meeting were present except Perfikot and a few other less important officials, it hardly differed from a formal meeting.
Because everyone was worried, and they all had a habit of smoking, the room was filled with smoke.
"The current situation is entirely triggered by the Lord of the North. I think we must understand the attitude of this Countess, at least clarify why her attitude towards the Imperial Center has changed," said the Finance Minister, whose face was the most difficult among everyone, as he smoked his pipe and expressed his opinion.
