Chapter 9

As the emperor rose and left the room, the nobles stood in unison. The Council of Nobles had just adjourned. Dieren approached Count Burnett, whom he had kept an eye on throughout the meeting. Just as the emperor had said, the Count was paying close attention to diplomatic affairs, including those involving the Kingdom of Peiri. Looking at his cold features and the wrinkles around his eyes, Dieren found him somewhat different from the Count he remembered. Given how much time had passed, it was understandable.