He felt he had already seen through this young new noble.
He was not versed in schemes, not skilled in making connections, and though he held a good position, he was destined to lose it.
Even though the banquet hadn't started, he was already certain: the outcome was decided.
......
Of course, Joseph's tactics didn't work on all nobles.
Especially when he tried to persuade Yorn Harvey, it was like hitting a brick wall with his head.
He already knew that Yorn and Louis were quite close in private, but he always believed one thing: "No noble can refuse temptation."
As long as Yorn was willing to relent and help persuade Louis to "open up power," to give part of the authority to the so-called "Noble Council."
"By then, you'll be the third in command, right after me and the Lord Governor." He promised this with a tone as confident as if he could already see Yorn nodding and surrendering.
