Kallias tried to persuade the ministers to wait for a month but Maxwell wasn't making it easy for him.

“I am closely following the physicians’ progress and they should be done within a month,” Kallias said to them amidst their murmurings.

“And what if they don't?” Maxwell asked and Kallias clenched his teeth.

“Are you trying to argue with Your Majesty?” Ventimus finally spoke.

“We are not trying to argue with the king. We're simply saying that we need the antidote as soon as possible.”

“And he said it would be available within a month. Surely you don't doubt the King's integrity?” Ventimus asked and Maxwell shook his head.

“Of...