As soon as Matilda finished speaking, a buzz of discussion erupted throughout the council hall.
Regardless of whether they were aristocratic councilors, representatives of affluent citizens, or delegates from various Mage and Scholar associations, at this moment, they were all equally stunned, and following the initial shock came irrepressible questioning and heated debate.
At this moment, they even forgot the decorum and rules they normally adhered to.
Amid the booming discussions, finally, a councilor stood up, demanding a more detailed explanation. A councilor shouted that this was a crazy idea, emphasizing that doing so would plunge the Empire into unprecedented and terrifying chaos. At the center of this storm, Matilda simply watched everything quietly, unsurprised by what was happening before her.
