In the Eggenberg Palace steeped in rich Baroque style, Count Waldesai, teacher of the Emperor of Sanctum, shifted his gaze from the historic dome of the castle and followed the Ceremonial Officer into the hall on the west side.
Nearly a hundred representatives from various countries were already seated in the hall. He took a deep breath, walking up to the wooden platform at the front.
To be honest, he didn't like such occasions, but since Count Kobutsel was recently dismissed by His Majesty the Emperor, and the newly appointed State Minister, Earl Walterhausen, was busy integrating a government in turmoil, the heavy responsibility of this meeting fell on his shoulders.
The representatives in the hall stood to salute him, though their gestures were so perfunctory they resembled nodding. The Bavarians didn't even bother to lift their buttocks from their chairs.
