Lette gave a thumbs-up: "Sign your name, then sit down."
The envoys present were dumbfounded, they were just puzzled about why Lord Wright would have Lord Taylor accompany him in the meeting.
Oh! So it was to put on such a poor act?
Too poor indeed!
But despite being poor, it was a deadly blow.
Although Lette's meaning wasn't explicitly stated, those competent enough to serve as envoys aren't fools.
Today, at this table, there are only two options.
Either accept the gift.
Or sign your name.
This is essentially forcing everyone to take sides without openly saying so.
It's quite simple, the envoys present do not fully possess the rights or responsibilities.
They only came to discuss the increase or decrease of the Holy Tax, without the authority or right to decide whether their nation should side with the First Empire or the Church Court.
Yet, Lette's cunning lies in not asking these envoys to do anything beyond their capabilities.
