"The woman is coming back, what should we do?"
In the small parlor of the Finance Minister Sim's house, several Cabinet members gathered to discuss how to handle the Empress's return to the Imperial Capital.
Their faces were clouded with worry, none wishing to speak first.
After an oppressive silence, Sim couldn't help but glance at Alben, complaining softly:
"Alben, didn't you say her ascension overseas was illegal? Now she's coming back, even bringing along the missing Fourth Fleet, what are we supposed to do?"
The remnants of the Fourth Fleet have returned to the overseas provinces, and there's clear information about the old Emperor's whereabouts.
Sif did not hide these matters but openly announced them.
She is the Emperor, not a thief, so there's no need to be secretive.
With the old Emperor's handwritten letter, abdication edict, and personal seal, along with Prince Feino's death, her succession is beyond dispute.
