Chapter 176: Arc 4, Act I, - 21: Overwhelmed
The council, ranging from regional ministers to ministers of governmental departments, left one by one after packing their documents.
The Royal Guard opened up the doors causing a slight puff of wind, like the sound inside and outside the room synced with one another; the light residue of enchantment or illusion magic faded away.
The reporters and scribes left in a hurry, some with a slow pace to exchange notes and catch up now that they were leaving. For the council however, there was still an ’after-party’ of sorts.
They were directed to a large reception chamber down the hall, leaving the Royal Ministry alongside Jotou to be the last ones in the room, including three others that had walked up to the blonde shuffling out of the row of seats.
Archduke Filtrin made his way out without another word, surrounded by four Royal Guards who escorted him.
The Royal Ministry paused in a loose circle as Jotou stood in between them on purpose, "I am so sorry I acted like that, I don’t know what came over me," she tipped her head down to Archduke Guuraj.
Jotou then turned to Countess Keya and bowed her head a little lower, "And I apologize to you too Countess, I didn’t mean to scold you in any way."
The countess held her head high with a squint of her eyes... A breath escaped her lips as she gave a soft smile, "Oh... your manner is too cute and polite not to forgive; it’s alright my dear, we all get heated."
The archduke approached and placed a gentle hand on her shoulder to signal Jotou to rise, "Do not worry. It is best to forgive and forget.
Besides, there have been a lot more worse and aggressive arguments in the council. You are fine. To even have the respect to apologize after such a thing is something so many of the council lack," he chuckled as Jotou stood upright.
"All of them are too egotistical to admit any faults they make," Count Keya placed both hands on the top of his cane.
"You hold admirable responsibility. It is no wonder you hold a title," Count Khalim hummed.