Chapter 141: Training Program (1) (Teaser)
Sophien, the ruler of the Empire, closely examined the Imperial Speech laid out before her. The grand hall was completely still, and she carefully read through each line. It was a stark change from the past when she would quickly lose interest and set the speech aside after only a brief look.
The unexpected change unsettled the ministers, especially Romelock and Cruhan, who led the two main political factions. They exchanged tense glances, clearly disturbed by the sudden shift. Sophien’s lethargy had long kept her indifferent to politics and matters of governance, and she was never meant to be a benevolent ruler of the continent.
For that reason, the ministers had once believed that a theocracy alone would be sufficient to maintain the politics of harmony in her place.
Finally, Sophien declared, "I'm changing the opening line of this speech."
"... Ahem, y-you mean the opening line of the speech, Your Majesty?" one minister responded cautiously, startled by her abrupt decision. The Empress's dismissal of her ministers' input and her willingness to alter the speech on a whim revealed a hint of tyranny.
"That's right," Sophien confirmed.
"Your Majesty, there is nothing wrong with the speech. The opening line was meticulously prepared by both Lord Cruhan and myself," said Romelock, a senior minister in his sixties.
Cruhan nodded in agreement, signaling their temporary alliance, and said, "Indeed, Your Majesty. This is an important speech, prepared with the approval of all the ministers—"
"No," Sophien interrupted, gesturing toward the first line. "We don’t need to list all eight nations on the continent one by one."
The speech opened with a list of the continent's eight nations, beginning with Leoc and concluding with the Principality of Yuren.
"I'll simplify it to just the eight nations."
Though it might appear to be a simple formality, the order of the names held considerable diplomatic weight. For these nations, which one the Empress mentioned first in a public address was a matter of great importance.
"Your Majesty, this cannot be. We urge you to reconsider. The order of the nations...
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