Published: July 4, 2025
On the same day that a small skirmish occurred at the Embassy of the Duchy of Atinjo, it was seven in the evening.
The Prime Minister’s Official Residence on Administrative Island.
The master of the residence is, of course, Prime Minister Noson.
Eighty members of the Free Council are elected by the citizens of the Free City.
From among these council members, the supreme council selects the Prime Minister.
The current Prime Minister, Noson, was elected in this manner.
He is currently in his fourth year of a four-year term.
While he has served without major incident, he has also not achieved any significant accomplishments.
It was said within the Free Council that whether he would be elected for a second term was uncertain.
At the Prime Minister's office within the residence.
“Excuse me.”
The one who entered was Vice Minister Mishta of Ports.
“Ah, over there.”
Prime Minister Noson said as he gestured towards the seating area.
He moved from his desk and sat on the sofa.
Vice Minister Mishta also took a seat facing him.
“So? You mentioned wanting to meet as soon as possible, so I have made time for you?”
Prime Minister Noson asked in a tone that revealed no emotion.
“Yes…”
Vice Minister Mishta spoke, slightly tense.
While ministers often communicate with the Prime Minister, it is rare for vice ministers and below to meet him.
Although the supreme council holds a unique power, the Prime Minister is the head of the executive branch.
And he is also the supreme commander of the military forces of the Free City.
While it is certain that the supreme council has a hidden power, legally, the Prime Minister represents the Free City.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister’s power is very strong, and the authority granted to him is significant.
With such a powerful figure, Vice Minister Mishta was about to ask questions.
Questions that would likely not be pleasant.
“Actually, I have three things I would like to ask.”
“Hmm. What are they?”
With determination, Vice Minister Mishta asked. Prime Minister Noson did not change his expression at all.
“The first is the headache that all the ministers seem to be experiencing.”
“I see.”
Vice Minister Mishta inquired, gauging Prime Minister Noson’s expression.
Yet, Prime Minister Noson remained expressionless.
“I found that curious as well, so I had an investigation conducted. There are severe headaches, but there is no high fever. They also report no cough.”
“I believe this could hinder their ability to perform their duties?”
“Are you suggesting that Vice Minister Mishta should dismiss the ministers? That wouldn’t be because you want to take the position of minister of ports, would it?”
“W-What are you talking about!”
Vice Minister Mishta’s voice unintentionally raised in volume.
Naturally, he wasn’t saying that out of selfish desire.
“No, my apologies. It’s just that some might suspect such intentions, so it would be best not to voice that opinion too openly.”
“That’s not what I meant…”
“Yes, I understand. If the ministers find it difficult to perform their duties, I could dismiss them under my authority, and it would also be possible to appoint any of you vice ministers as their replacements. Can you leave that matter to me?”
“…Understood.”
Vice Minister Mishta could only nod at Prime Minister Noson’s words.
According to the laws of the Free City, the Prime Minister holds the power to appoint each minister.
This means that the authority to dismiss ministers and other related rights are also solely at the Prime Minister’s discretion.
The Prime Minister's power is indeed strong and significant.
“Well then, you mentioned three things, so let’s hear the remaining two.”
Prime Minister Noson urged.
“Y-Yes…”
The remaining two were both difficult to ask.
Originally, it was something said by Duke Helb.
He had wanted to confirm with the Minister of the Navy and the Fleet Command before meeting the Prime Minister, but…
The Minister of the Navy was currently untraceable.