Count Kelpian, well along in years, spoke up. Known as a seasoned veteran of court politics, Count Kelpian was the noble assembly's invisible hand. He was the man who skillfully steered noble opinion from behind the scenes.
I heard he got his business license through Julia. Let's see whether he shows his true colors openly.
Cassion recalled the information on Count Kelpian he'd gotten through Cho. His gaze stayed fixed on Count Kelpian's composed face.
"Speak, Count Kelpian."
At Karman's permission, Count Kelpian rose respectfully from his seat.
"Your Majesty, in principle, the land beyond Nobel's ice wall belongs to Your Majesty. I therefore believe it would be appropriate for Your Majesty to appoint a new lord over it. That said, I also recognize what Your Majesty said before — that it would be difficult to disregard House Irenber's sacrifices and hard work up to this point."
"And…
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