Chaise a la Reine

t enough, the rage toward General Basin spread to the side and poured down on the person next to him as well.

Those who were struck by lightning while standing next to the stern man couldn’t even lift their heads.
The Emperor posed a question to others in a cold tone.

“Tell me, Count Pharamond.
When was the last time I told you to secure the finances for the reward, and you’re still not done yet? If you can’t even guess the scale of it, let alone secure finances, does that not mean that the Ministry of Finance has been idle all this time? But why is it that you didn’t even report it?” 

“Your- Your Majesty, that is-.”

“What is it? What are you trying to say?”

“I deserve to die, Your Majesty.
There was barely enough to audit the war expenditures spent in the last war that I didn’t even dare to.
Even if it came in anyway, the formalities would be delayed, so I didn’t rush it-”

“Who asked you for an excuse? You should have reported it If you’re not going to do it anyway! Isn’t there only one way to do it whether you give someone the job or share the work?!! Looking at this situation, We can clearly see what the state of affairs was like when We were away from the capital.
Can you still call yourselves the ministers of a country? How will state affairs proceed properly when all they do is try to evade responsibility and say they didn’t know this or that?! 

In the harsh atmosphere that was difficult to intervene, Eugène could no longer enter and stopped at his place.
However, the ministers who noticed that he had entered, turned to look at him one by one, as if such behavior of his was rather more noticeable.
The Emperor, who was glaring at the ministers with burning eyes, also found Eugène in the midst of it.

He annoyingly beckoned Eugène to come closer.
Eugène silently hardened his expression and approached the Emperor.

For now, the brutal atmosphere seemed to have calmed down upon his appearance.
Instead, there was now an awkward silence filled with questions.
The ministers were puzzled because they did not know the identity of the young man who suddenly appeared during the political meeting, and Eugène was frustrated because he did not know why he was called to such an important place.

“… Your Majesty, who is this man?” 

Among the ministers who were curiously rolling their eyes, the oldest-looking person came forward as a representative and asked about Eugène’s identity.
That person was Jacques Bastien de Chirac, Duke of Chirac, who had served as an imperial minister in various posts for as many as ten years, a tycoon that even Eugène, who was ill-informed of the capital situation, could recognize just by looking at his signalment.

“This is Baron Amieux, who will serve as an advisor in the political affairs meeting from today.
Perhaps you’re more familiar with the name, Vice Admiral Chastan.
Do pay your greetings.
Since you’ll be seeing each other’s faces for a while.”

The Emperor had not yet fully resolved his anger and responded bluntly to the prime minister’s question.
He said it as if it were no big deal, but the ministers in the room were all shocked to hear it.
Though Eugène was the most surprised of all.
There was no outward agitation, but beneath his expressionless face, his heart was pounding.

He was well aware that His Majesty liked to do things out of the blue, but this was one of the most perplexing things he had ever done. 

Commonly, the ones who served as advisors in the meeting of the political affairs were among the experienced noblemen and reputable scholars who had retired from politics.
Since it was a form of borrowing the wisdom of a sage in running state affairs, it had been a long-standing practice for an advisor to be a person with a proper status and reputation.

The ministers found it hard to grasp that such an arduous position was occupied by Eugène, who was not only young but also had a low peerage title.

“Your Majesty, the meaning of such words…”

“It means exactly what you think.
It remains to be seen whether it will work out properly.
There’s nothing to worry about since he’ll plainly be observing on each visit.” 

The Emperor responded coldly to the minister who cautiously asked about his intentions.
On an ordinary day, he was a minister who would have said something more, but today, the Emperor’s anger was so great that he couldn’t say anything and retreated from there.

The other ministers were just looking around, and no one came forward to point out the immoderate promotion.
Mainly because they were afraid that the severe reproach, which had subsided for a while, would fall upon them again.

The Emperor’s Command was truly amazing, and with just a few words, it could either make a person suddenly rise in fame and success or feel like a cat in a strange garret.
The Prime Minister understood the situation after hearing the answer and bowed his head again whilst hiding his surprise.
Eugène, too, understood Emperor’s evaluation.

Eugène wouldn’t have been so embarrassed if he had explained the reason in a calm and orderly way, but he presented a conclusion without a preamble, which only caused the others to be suddenly startled. 

In essence, the meeting of the political affairs was held to decide the most important issues in the country, so it was not a place where unqualified people could attend without permission.
Even if he’ll only be here for visits, a suitable post position was essential.

In order to create an excuse, the Emperor gave Eugène the role of a pretentious advisor, not the actual power.
No matter if you can’t understand it all, since you won’t even have the right to speak, let alone the real power.

Even so, preferential treatment is preferential treatment.
His Majesty, who is particular about choosing people, has formally declared that he will set up his own group of people by training them personally, so it’s nothing to be taken seriously.

The Duke of Chirac was aware of how terrifying the Emperor was, even if he couldn’t read his mind.
The old politician understood what an unusual move this was. 

His Majesty is not one to waste his attention with a one-time performance, which means that he’s truly planning to make this person his hands and feet. Realizing that the rumors were not just rumors, the Duke of Chirac looked at Eugène with interest.
He was curious about what the Emperor liked so much about Eugène, who only seemed to be a curt soldier from his perspective, and whether His Majesty would continue to bestow such privileges over and over again.

Eugène, who seemed to be just a blunt soldier from his side, was interested in where his majesty was, and his curiosity captured his heart as to whether His Majesty would repeat these privileges over and over again.

“Don’t bother yourselves with useless things and simply keep the meeting going.
If anyone has not yet finished whatever We need to hear, come forward now.”

Did he notice that the ministers’ eyes were focused in the wrong place? The Emperor cut in his words and turned their attention back to himself. “Where exactly are all of your eyes right now?” 

“Can none of you notice Our anger?” The ministers, at the cold threatening voice, quickly turned their eyes and focused all their attention on the Emperor.

Eventually, the meeting resumed, as if they were all walking on thin ice.
Eugène stood stiffly and watched as the angry Emperor nagged his ministers.
Even though he wasn’t the one being scolded, the Emperor’s anger was so terrifying that he almost felt his heart quiver at the sight.

If you want to support us, please download our awesome cultivation game Taoist Immortal!