Scholars Part I

Stacy watches the rare scene unfold in front of her. Both the former prime minister and former viscount give in to this young king's offer. At this point, the word 'offer' has become far from its original meaning.

'There's no way that's an offer. I think it is more like coercion. Since I can't reject him, it's better to make a bunch of requests possible. If I was invited to this dinner, it must be because I have a value from the king's perspective.' She said to herself.

Stacy resolves to request anything possible from the king. By taking into account the numerous rumours about the king, she must be related to his educational plan.

After Riz finishes settling his business with Wendall, his eyes shift to the old woman at the table.

At the first glance, he figures out that this old lady must be the scholars' unanimous leader. Other scholars tend to look in her direction subconsciously from time to time.