Duke Dex, the leading figure of the nobility faction, is the best candidate to oppose Hesintos.
Due to the overly frequent activities of the Empire's Special Operations Department in Brilda in recent months, which caused widespread fear and had too much power, even priority over the military, there was considerable dissent from both the public and the nobles.
Emperor Saint Baldo's revoking of Duke Dex's power in the Empire's Special Operations Department could dispel some of the domestic negative opinions. On the other hand, it would allow him to demote Dex ostensibly while promoting him secretly to a higher position right by his side, to check the increasingly influential Supreme Commander Hesintos, as Duke Dex's influence in the military was evident to all.
Thus, Duke Dex recognized Emperor Saint Baldo's intentions and cooperated with the emperor's play, taking the initiative to disclose his intent to retire.
