Chapter 210

"With all due respect, my Liege, separating the police force will be an ungodly expense..." I responded. "Then, we'll look at our costs, rearrange them and appoint a new Ministry of Defense..." I shrugged, "I want Sir Leerwood to be in charge of the interview process for that. By the end of the week, I want portfolios on my lap to review. Sir Leerwood looked at Sir Socoshian with the same fearful expression Sir Ruben had. "Yes, your Grace!" Sir Leerwood bowed. "King's Gaurd..." I said, as they followed. Upon leaving the room, my heart stuttered with relief. "Are you an idiot?" Sir Ruben asked me, very upset. "No, but I'm trying to buy us all time. Everyone knows what's going on here except me. Trust me, I'll leave if I need too but I need more people on my side first. I'm going to need more help driving a wrench into Socoshian's plans. I saw how everyone in the lounge grew uneasy as the confrontation between Sir Socoshian and I unraveled." I said. "That is a crazy plan!" Another guard