บท 455: Chapter 368: The Reversed Dipper (Seeking Monthly Pass)

In front of the South Netherlands Parliamentary Building.

When Charles II saw the Marquess of Wellesley, he fully expected the latter to bring him news of London's confirmed reinforcements for Brussels and was so moved he was nearly in tears.

However, the Foreign Minister threw cold water on his expectations:

"Respected Marshal, I personally am very much in favor of sending troops to reinforce you immediately, but... I must not hide from you that the East India Company has run into some trouble in the Far East, and the Empire's main focus is there at the moment. Perhaps by the beginning of next year, you might receive the reinforcements dispatched by Congress. Of course, Congress will definitely provide you with ample support in terms of military funding and weaponry."

Not only was Charles II anxious, but so was Vandernoot, the Speaker of South Netherland, standing nearby: