"No other way?" Dominic's eyes held a hint of helplessness.
"Unless you can think of one," Shire replied.
Shire had tried before, but this was an institutional problem, not something an individual could challenge. Unless he took command of the army to control the government and forcefully dissolve the parliament.
Steed remained silent throughout. In his view, there was no need to discuss these matters; Dominic was simply being unreasonable. A merchant should focus on business, and whether more or fewer people died on the Gelibolu battlefield was an issue for the government and the military to consider.
Steed swallowed the last bite of his cream cake, wiped his mouth with a napkin, placed it down on the table, and signaled the waiter to clear the food.
"Regarding the issue of replacing military uniforms," Steed said, "we will strive for the parliament to pass it as soon as possible. I believe it has great potential."
"Really?" Shire was a bit surprised.
