Chapter 300: Volume 4: Chaotic World Chapter 20: Nicosia (1)_3

"Your Majesty,..."

Seeing the Finance Minister hesitate and stand there bewildered, the elder waved his hand impatiently, "Enough, you need not worry about other matters. Attend to your duties with peace of mind, for if you delay them, I won't spare you."

Only then did the Finance Minister rise tentatively and bow, departing slowly.

There was another spell of oppressive silence in the room. The elder's face remained impassive as if he was contemplating something, whereas the Minister of Internal Affairs and the dressed military officer exchanged glances, realizing just how dire the kingdom's financial crisis was, since His Majesty the King even resorted to using the funds from the Royal Treasury.

"Your Majesty, this can only serve as a temporary fix, not a lasting solution," the Minister of Internal Affairs couldn't help but advise.