Rinashien, as always, visited the Emperor's bedroom today.

Her pale, jade-like face showed signs of fatigue, with dark circles creeping beneath her eyes from endless torment at the hands of her ministers.

Even her hair had become slightly thin and brittle from the stress.

Rumors spread throughout the capital that she had been snapping at her maids and even the ministers due to her mounting frustration.

As a result, the faction loyal to Airan had rallied together even more tightly.

The judgment by Reinhold and Masin to remove Airan from his position as regent had been appropriate, but the selection …