Chapter 3291 Stabilizing Public Opinion
to spread the word, ensuring that the news quickly became widespread.
The strategy behind rapidly sharing the content of the press conference online was simple: once enough people in Montiria saw it, the tense, easily swayed public opinion would start to settle. The Montiria Information Department also enlisted an army of online influencers "Did you hear? The rebel Aelion Tarian was seriously injured by the Prime Regent!" a man said excitedly, watching a video on his phone as he walked with his friend.
"Yeah, I saw it too. They also said King Gadel wasn't killed, that it was all just rumors spread to shake things up here in Montiria," his friend responded.Property © NôvelDrama.Org.
At a barbecue restaurant, a man grilling skewers with his friends suddenly received a video recommendation on his phone. "Hey, stop drinking for a second and look at this! We've got a new Grand Master in Montiria!"
His friend, nicknamed Old Dog, opened his browser to see an image of Mortimer, dressed in his formal attire. "Wow, Montiria is really stepping up. Even Grand Master Mortimer is joining the country!"
Mortimer's global reputation as a formidable figure in Montiria was well-known, and seeing him in this context suddenly made Old Dog and his friends reconsider switching their nationality to Dornia.
With the Queen, the Prime Regent, and Mortimer all playing their roles, the mood in Montiria began to stabilize. People even started throwing parties to celebrate Mortimer's appointment. The chief guard, kneeling before Fiorenna, gave his report word for word.
In the same pavilion, the three of them-Fiorenna, Matthew, and Mortimer-sat discussing state affairs. Though Fiorenna was present, it was mostly for show. She barely followed the conversation, preferring instead to be with her child. But Matthew convinced her to stay, reminding her that her presence was essential for the appearance of authority.
After hearing the chief guard's report, Matthew nodded, pleased. One of the main reasons he had called Mortimer was to use his reputation to calm the people.
"Now that the public is settled, what's the next step?" Mortimer asked, turning to Matthew.
Matthew thought for a moment before responding. "Next, you'll need to manage the ministers and keep the court stable, Mortimer. Queen Fiorenna will continue holding court, using her influence."
"And what about you?" Mortimer asked, confused. Matthew had mapped out everyone else's role but hadn't mentioned his own.
A slight smile crossed Matthew's face. "I'll be heading back to the province tomorrow. I'm leaving everything here in your hands." Mortimer's face darkened. So, this guy was leaving again!
Matthew chuckled, leaving Mortimer to stew. He had come to Montiria mainly to find his wife, and now that he suspected Sasha was doing well and had grown much stronger, his worries had eased. There was much more for Matthew to attend to back in Seraphis.
Now that the situation in Montiria was stable, and with Mortimer holding the reins, the ministers, who had already felt the sting of rebellion, wouldn't dare to act out again. As long as King Gadel could be found or returned soon, all of Montiria's
hidden dangers would be resolved.