In the light of the bright chandelier, the documents spread out on the black obsidian table, where the most influential people of the Empire were gathered, glittered.
Alberto sat at the head of the table. His sharp gaze swept the entire room, all the whispers of the ministers were instantly silenced.
"Let the discussion begin," Alberto said. "The Empire is now at a crossroads. We have defeated the Latvian Kingdom, but the weight of victory threatens to crush us if we do not act wisely. Speak directly, do not waste time—the future of the Empire depends on the decisions we make today."
