Liat was not a fool. She noticed the King's annoyance. Humans tend to show their feelings of anger by making certain gestures, including the King's puffing and realignment of the chest to appear more formidable.

As expected. The Foreign Minister was subtly teaching the King that the Emperor was unimportant. The more he learns of who is truly in charge, the better.

"Your Majesty, if you refer to the matter of tourism, perhaps we can arrange a visa programme for our citizens. Applicants may request one from an embassy if this is alright with you. If you disagree, we are eager to hear your input in how we can perfect this idea"

Upon hearing that the cloak was made of a sentient species's fur, the Emperor was horrified. No matter how he tried, he could not hide his revulsion and shock over such extreme barbarism. His face showed as he went white with horror. What kind of twisted, bloodthirsty and sick "honour" was this? To skin your enemy and wear them as mere attire? How outrageous!

Liat was better at hiding her disgust, and thus she remained unaffected, smiling.

"That cloak shall not be wise to wear indeed. If the populace is told that you wear the skin of a sentient species, it would be catastrophic for your reputation here. We hope you understand"