Just as William was preparing for the ceremony, several high-ranking ministers were secretly gathering at the home of the Minister of Finance, Sim.
The number of attendees far exceeded William's expectations.
Except for him and Wald, nearly everyone else was here.
Wald was the Empress's teacher, an Iron Imperialist, so naturally, he wouldn't come.
William was the Prime Minister, holding vast political resources, having the qualification to switch sides, unlike the other cabinet ministers.
The Minister of Culture and Education asked cautiously, "Are we... really not going?"
The ministers all looked towards Sim, who organized the gathering, and Sim in turn looked at Alben beside him.
Unknowingly, the Minister of Justice had become the backbone of this group.
After all, his conflict with Her Majesty the Empress was the deepest, and his determination to limit imperial authority was the strongest.
Glancing angrily at the Minister of Culture and Education, Alben said coldly:
