Silas was once the rookie member of the Council when Arial was a Duke. Derwin at the time was Lawkeeper of the ducal family.
But now, Silas is his superior.
As Lord Regent Silas have the full power of the Imperial Office and also the full authority of the Imperial Army.
The Imperial Army is the military machine of the Empire that have overwhelming power and influence that reach every corner of the continent.
Derwin dare not offend.
He was about to sit down when Silas asked him again.
'The Church. What about them?'
Derwin then said.
'The Renasian Empress does not worship the One True God. The Church worries that our Emperor is bewitched by the Empress dark sorcery.'
Silas was about to laugh but he held it in. He also looks closely at Derwin. Derwin was his council senior member once.
Silas was angry before because he needs to establish dominance. He is not truly angry. He only shows the appearance of being angry.