Deep down, he also wanted to get out of this place where unknown things were now at play... but he couldn't escape from here. That is, he didn't want to fail the ambitious Emperor who had placed his faith in him to achieve success. If the Emperor took this the wrong way, who knows? He might start plotting against him or even sideline him and his entire family. Not forgetting, this was a big opportunity for himself and his family, one he was unwilling to miss.
"Well, if any of these people..." Flexie eyed the others for a moment. "...make their move first, then I could have a perfect excuse to evacuate from here. I hope these people do just that."
For a few minutes, the five of them constantly bickered with each other, not reaching a decision at all. The seats had become divided into two parts: the Elven Empire and the Forger Guild basically came together in support of backing out.
