Royal audience (6)

When the king heard this, he narrowed his eyes to look at the minister who had spoken.

This minister was the current head of the foreign affairs department, Marquis Bloom.

When Marquis Bloom felt the king's eyes glaring at him, he couldn't help feeling a chill run down his spine. This pressure was so much that he even wanted to take a few steps and shrink his neck back.

However, he knew that he couldn't show any weakness at this point.

So Marquis Bloom just stood firm even under the pressure of the king.

Everyone looked at Marquis Bloom with looks of pity.

After all, they knew that he would be sacrificed for what they all wanted. The person that spoke first would naturally soak up the rage of the king for being interrupted like this, making it easier for the others to speak.

But no matter what, even if it meant enraging the king, they had to say something.