The next day came with no issues. There was no incident in the night and, surprisingly, no one from the Tachibana or the Ito Clan caused any trouble. It even appeared as if the night was extra silent, as if everyone was weary of some unseen trouble.
The next morning came with some tense moments, especially for the Flagbearers, who were trying to anticipate where trouble might come from. They all tightened security around the areas they had been assigned to guard.
All in all, the Lord's council would start.
Every guest who had been invited got ready. Earlier, they had been given tags to show where they would sit once they entered the palace. Everyone would know their place, and there wouldn't be any disorder.
