Shift in Priorities

"Your Majesty, are you sure that donating ten billion gold coins to the Democratic Socialist Party of the Republic of Gorteau anonymously was a worthwhile expenditure?" the Royal Chancellor asked with a skeptical tone.

A group of officials gazed at the Emperor of Harmony across an extravagantly adorned table.

Emperor Rael's powerful gaze shifted to the Royal Chancellor. 

"It worked just as intended, did it not?" he calmly asked. "If ten billion gold coins is all it takes, then it is worth it to stop a fool who cannot stop what he knows is a foolish endeavor."