Reborn as the Psycho Villainess Who Ate Her Slave Beasts' Contracts

Petra took a breath. "I... formally object on behalf of Fourth Princess Elara and demand twenty-four hour review period as guaranteed under Imperial Marriage Act, Section 47, Clause 12?"

"Correct phrasing. Good. What if they say the objection isn’t valid?"

"I cite... the precedent of... white’s Decree?" Petra checked the notes Elara had written. "From year 1247, establishing spousal family standing in emergency governance matters?"

"Correct. And if they try to force the vote anyway?"

"I..." Petra hesitated. "I leave immediately and send emergency message to you?"

"Acceptable backup plan. But first, you remain in chamber and state clearly: ’This vote is conducted in violation of imperial law. Any contracts signed will be legally invalid and subject to immediate nullification upon Fourth Princess Elara’s return. Ministers voting in favor will be held personally accountable for legal violations.’ That puts them on notice that supporting illegal vote has consequences."

"That sounds scary."

"It’s meant to. Deterrence through legal threat." Elara made more notes. "Practice that entire sequence three more times. Then get rest. Tomorrow will be difficult."

They practiced until Petra could recite the procedures without hesitation.

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## Day of the Trap

Elara left at dawn for the northern garrison, accompanied by twenty beast knights—doubled security after the assassination attempts.