After a round of discussion, Kafka finally decided to make an investment in Aurek.
After all, Aurek had now successfully displayed his worth, and had also increased the bargaining chips in the hands of the Veynar family.
This alone was enough to ensure that he would attract the attention of the Ordon Theocracy.
But still, Kafka felt a lingering sense of doubt. He was not entirely certain whether this young and headstrong emperor would truly bow his head before the Ordon Theocracy.
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Within the walls of the imperial capital, the atmosphere among all the factions had shifted after the previous night's dramatic events.
Their attitudes toward Aurek had undergone a tremendous change.
Many factions now believed that perhaps they could reconsider supporting the royal house, provided of course that the emperor was willing to extend an olive branch in return.
But there was also one more crucial condition.
