Recently, there has been a subtle shift in the winds of the Imperial Capital.
It is common knowledge that the Elder Princess Evora and the Etheric Academy are at odds.
Not to say that the Etheric Academy dares to confront Evora, after all, her ascension to the throne is only a matter of time, and no one wishes to be purged by this tempestuous princess.
However, this centuries-old, largest organization of sorcerers, and the old fellows who maintain this organization... have some degree of confidence.
— Although this confidence is utterly insignificant in front of the Empress, if the Empress were the kind of madman who would uproot such a large organization at the slightest displeasure, the Empire would not have survived to this day.
This small confidence and value allow the old fellows of the Etheric Academy to ambiguously state "We will always support Her Majesty" when expressing their stance.