A Different Husband Every Night (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 125

“At this year’s Founding Festival, the Leonharta Empire must show that it is still strong.”

In the middle of an ongoing council meeting,

Levanfel, resting his chin in his hand, absentmindedly stroked the back of a cat curled up on his lap. Since the Emperor was never particularly engaged in meetings, his ministers simply raised their voices among themselves as usual.

“Some are spreading rumors that our Empire has declined and only allied with the Atheria Empire out of necessity. We must demonstrate our true strength at this Founding Festival!”

“I agree as well. How about revising the Founding Festival budget?”

Raven, who had been attending the council meeting, grimaced deeply.

“The Founding Festival budget has already been finalized. There are no plans to reallocate funds.”

“How dull-witted! This is the first Founding Festival since Her Majesty the Empress joined us—if it’s just the same as always, what will others think?”

The ministers glanced at Levanfel and raised their voices. They knew well that whenever the Empress was involved, Levanfel never hesitated or worried about expenses.

“The Founding Festival is also a stage to showcase the Empress’s greatness! The grander the festival, the more people will admire Her Majesty!”

“Do you think we’re doing this just for our own enjoyment? We aim to proclaim the Empress’s greatness far and wide!”

Sure enough, Levanfel, who had been idly scratching the cat’s back, turned his head at the mention of “Empress.” When their eyes met, the ministers puffed up proudly.

Raven scowled, watching the ministers act in perfect, premeditated harmony—as if they had rehearsed together before entering the meeting.

Once the Founding Festival budget was inflated absurdly, they would surely collude with trade guilds to skim money behind the scenes.

Ever since Raven took his seat as finance officer, embezzlement and tax evasion had become impossible—so they must have seen this as the perfect opportunity.

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