"Viscount Lin Feng's words are indeed correct!" Emperor Aether exclaimed righteously.
He flashed a solemn expression and glanced at the Royal Steward.
"Such an important substance is very expensive, right?" He asked.
The Royal Steward quickly picked up on the cue and readily nodded his head.
"Of course, Your Majesty! To produce one substance, it nearly exhausted 20% of the Empire's wealth! The Royal Steward exclaimed in despair.
"..."
Only Olivia was rendered speechless at this trio's behavior.
'Are these seriously some of the highest authorities' behavior in the empire?' She was wondering if she had entered some bandit hideout instead.
These three were basically discussing how to scam their rivals in times of crisis under the guise of expensive production.
As a Judge, she had just basically witnessed corruption at the highest level.
Yet she couldn't do anything because she really couldn't.
Expose this matter to the public?
