Baron Walter continued loudly, "And as long as we contribute to this event, Mr. Fox will be extremely grateful to us."
The officials present immediately began whispering among themselves. Walter's words were clear enough: if peace talks were facilitated, the British would offer political rewards.
This was undoubtedly good news for the pro-British faction, who were already marginalized.
Soon, this group began discussing how to proceed concretely, while Schulmeister stood by with a genial smile.
The following afternoon.
In the study of the Emperor of Sanctum, the Reformists and Hardliners continued their dispute.
Kobutsel produced a new "trump card": "Mr. Fox has already promised to provide a loan of 300,000 British Pounds to make up for our losses in Silesia."
"Ha, that amount wouldn't even buy the silt in the Oder River."
"Your Majesty, this loan is crucial to stabilizing the finances. It's time to end the war..."
