Archbishop: Indeed. The king's grandson is only 7, and his father not being of blood would not be allowed such a role. So. I volunteer myself as acting king while the king recovers.

  --- Chapter 76 ---

  They are then escorted into deliberation rooms, separating the guilds, and then the guilds in the separate groups. Within Reds group there is silence.

  Red: We. We can't let him be king, even if it's temporary. Please.

  The group looks at each other not entirely knowing what's happening apart from Elias and Ame.

  Luna: I… I don't really know what's happening, but… But I trust Red enough, and know something's off. So, my vote is no.

  Hiro: Yeah I have no clue who that guy is or why you hate him so much, but you seem to have a good idea, my vote’s no I guess.

  Ame: I get it. So my vote is no.

  Elias: Yah, normally these are supposed to be unbiased, but it's too late for that, my votes a no.

  He turns to face Red with a smile. Red starts to tear up a little bit.

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  Ava: Yeah, that guy gave me the heebie-jeebies. It's a no for me.

  Ryan: Yah it's a no for me as well.

  Ray: Well there's a majority, but for the record my vote was gonna be no as well.

  Red: T-thanks everyone.

  The next room over, the nine sit around their table.

  Mave: I think we already know the right choice.

  Zetsu: Yup.

  Shiro: Indeed.

  The guilds return to the main room.

  Archbishop: The king's vote is absent, so three votes for this to pass. To start, the bishop's vice has voted yes.

  Red: Damit, he IS the leader of the bishop's vice. That's just… Not fair.

  Archbishop: Next, we will ask for the guild's decision. Vector, your decision.

  The old man in the two person guild steps forward.

  ???: We have decided, Yes.

  Archbishop: Elune?

  Master: Our 3 groups have decided no. So our guild will be a no.

  Archbishop: Academy?

  Himaki: It's a no for us.

  Archbishop: Zengoku?

  Zengoku Master: Yes.

  Archbishop: And lastly Maskrah.

  A man in a mask walks forward.

  Maskrah Master: While it was an incredibly difficult decision. We have decided no, as you only recently became Archbishop, so we don't think you're fit to rule anything. Apologies.

  The Archbishop looks a bit annoyed by the response.

  Archbishop: The guilds have voted no. And the Cardinal House’s decision?

  Cardinal: It was an astounding yes.

  Archbishop: And the Oracles.

  A boy from a group of people in robes walks up.

  Oracle: By careful deliberation, and consulted the scriptures. We have decided it's for the best.

  Archbishop: Then it's decided. From this point on, I will be acting king until the real king recovers.