Who gets a seat at the table, who gets served on the plate, has long been decided. The next step is to serve the dishes and start eating.
But it's not that easy.
The Minister of the Navy and the Minister of the Army were on opposite sides, which meant Sif could only mobilize the Navy Fourth Fleet and the accompanying Personal Guard.
Chief of Military Intelligence Ricie wasn't exactly an outstanding intelligence officer, but keeping a watch on several key locations like the Imperial Palace and the Earl's Mansion wasn't difficult, and he was fully capable of the task.
Sif and Roland met at the Earl's Mansion to discuss countermeasures.
Those restless Cabinet Ministers sensed the changing winds; they never gathered during these days, not giving Sif the chance for a complete sweep.
The troops Sif could trust only numbered a few thousand. Even if they could act simultaneously without being noticed, it would be hard to capture all the Cabinet Ministers.
