Chapter 68: Golden Decree

The atmosphere among the ministers heading to the Council Meeting was heavy. Word had spread that both princes, who'd been sharpening their knives since the hunting incident the previous day, would be attending.

"What's the meaning of this? Both Prince Marive and Prince Gale attending together?"

"They usually only attend the afternoon sessions..."

"I hear it's about the Lord Appointment Right for the former Bratz territory. They're clashing."

"Has that worthless land been gilded in gold or something? Why the sudden obsession?"

"Have you heard anything?"

"Rumor has it a Recommendation Letter was submitted, and the candidate is Derga's illegitimate son. Apparently, he's a Spellweaver, which is why Prince Gale is interested."

"A Spellweaver, you say?"

"That's just what I overheard. Let's go in. We're late."