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"So it's fine if I just head there directly?"
Wang Yu was using his magic communication device to consult with Sieg.
"Mm. Generally speaking, the seats in the Elder Council have already been negotiated between the royal family and the nobility before the re-election meeting even takes place. In other words, the meeting is nothing more than a formality."
Sieg's reply arrived quickly and calmly.
"Well, that's fine. I'm sure the royal family isn't very happy with me right now. If I don't attend, they might find fault with the fact that a noble like me is deliberately abstaining from the vote."
Wang Yu thought for a moment and realized that Sieg was likely right. The council seats had to have been assigned in advance. Otherwise, how could those ancient noble houses who had lost their financial strength hold onto their positions on the Elder Council for so long?
After all, nobles were driven by profit. They would hardly play games without gain. They were unfailingly pragmatic—they'd easily sell their ballots for promised benefits.
Those ancient houses would have been hard-pressed to compete against newer ones with solid financial backing.
"Exactly. Although you've already gained decent status and accomplished quite a few things, you barely have any roots in the capital," Sieg continued.
"You're an outsider who's been here for less...
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