Synopsis

The chapter sets the stage for the 'Eight Seats of the Empire' appointment ceremony, introducing various characters and their initial impressions of each other. Lee Kiyoung observes the political landscape, noting both support for change and the surprising level of control Charlotte wields over the senile Emperor. The chapter culminates in the revelation that the Emperor is essentially a puppet, with Charlotte pulling the strings, which also explains the sudden summoning of the Eight Seats after Kiyoung's media development announcement.