Happiness and Misfortune

Someone's happiness can, at times, be another's misfortune.

While Victor was traveling through the West and South, defeating enemies, Theodore had to endure a terrible time in the Capital.

“...Therefore, I wonder if it would not be wise to expand the funding for the Imperial Administrative Agency...”

“I have not found it lacking, so I am curious as to why you feel the need to bring this up.”

“That is...”

Ever since Victor's expedition began, Luise, who had become subtly more irritable, found fault with Theodore's proposals at every turn, and instead empowered the Orthodox Imperial Faction Nobles.

“Marquis Friedrich Guenther has successfully suppressed the rebellion that broke out in the Brothan Kingdom!”

“So I hear, Duke Antoine Clavier.”

“...My apologies.”

Additionally, she drew in newly rising Nobles like Friedrich, steadily solidifying her base of support...