There was an argument in the palace square. Prince Barond and the Empress were arguing fiercely while Nicole and Garoline tried to add a few words every once in a while.
These two sides were fighting for the throne.
The Empress said that the Emperor was dying and they should immediately establish the Crown Prince's position. She then said that her unborn child should inherit the throne.
On the other hand, Prince Barond insisted that the Emperor was still alive and that the Empress did not have the right to decide on the Crown Prince’s position. Nicole then said that it was logical for the prince to inherit the throne. Garoline immediately refuted her words. He said that unless the Emperor himself made a declaration, the prince was undeserving of the Crown Prince title.