A few hours had already passed since the emperor declared the civil war over, and the empire was still swept up in festive joy. Of course, there were some who felt resentment, as the outcome of the war had not been what they predicted—but there was nothing they could do about it.
With the emperor's declaration and final decision, even though the majority of nobles had supported Wilmar, they had no choice but to stand down and lay down their arms. There was no point in continuing a war that could no longer be won, especially with Aldrian backing the imperial family. It was wiser to preserve their family's resources than to fight a battle they had no hope of winning.
However, despite all the celebration, many still had not seen Aldrian in the capital. After the battle near the capital and his entry into the imperial palace, he had not appeared again, even though many had been waiting for him.
