Before the council of nobles.

The Crown Prince had tried to persuade the Emperor.

“This is our last chance to bring down Desmund.”

He insisted it was an opportunity to eliminate a family that could threaten the Imperial throne’s influence over the Empire.

“Considering everything Desmund has done to pressure the royal family, we cannot miss this chance. You know how much pressure the previous Emperor and the royal family have suffered from them...”

“…”

“They’re a family that should never hold power. They’re traitors, seeking to control the Emperor as they please.”

“It’s still risky to target Desmund now. …