The incident at the birthday party had brought disgrace upon the palace and the royal family.
News of the young nobles' deaths sparked outrage among the public and, more importantly, among the noble families themselves.
They demanded an explanation from Gulvar regarding the matter. As king, Gulvar had failed, and criticism poured in from all sides.
With no other choice, he held an emergency meeting with his ministers to discuss the situation.
"Your Majesty, I believe we must pay compensation. Otherwise, this resentment may spark a wave of rebellion in the future."
"That's a good idea, but how much will it cost? The kingdom is already struggling. Our economy has suffered a downturn due to the plague in the southern region. Wheat yields and other agricultural products have dropped by nearly thirty percent. If we spend the royal treasury recklessly, the consequences will be severe."
"Then how else should we handle this? Do you have any better ideas?"
