Seventh Chapter - Royal Palace

Summary

 * The Royal Palace has its share of controversy with people doubting the authenticity of Sein's heritage and rumors about Mount Sassal Volcano.
 * Under King Rousseau's orders, Rei sets out to expose corrupt nobles.
 * With the help of Claire and Lily, they expose corrupt lower-grade nobles and gain additional leverage through plea bargaining.
 * While they make progress, it still isn't enough to implicate Dor or Salas.
 * Rei and company eventually seek the aid of the local underground resistance group.
 * They learn of the late Queen's infidelity with Salas and soon have enough backing from the King to approach Salas.
 * Salas assures mutual downfall of House François causing Rei to yield and make a deal.
 * Later, an assassination attempt is made on Rei and company and a familiar foe is spotted among them.
 * As the deal was a ruse, Rei uses Relaire to acquire key evidence that solidifies Salas's guilt in treason by soliciting a foreign threat.
 * Salas mind controls Lily and she fights Rei and Claire, giving Salas time to escape.
 * Before the battle concludes, Mount Sassal erupts earlier than Rei anticipated.
 * The chaos of the eruption causes Rei to doubt herself as the Kingdom falls into a panic.
 * Claire takes the lead in leading a response which reinvigorates Rei to support and determination.
 * The eruption led to the death of King Rousseau and to make matters worse, the first-in-line Prince, Rod is nowhere to be found.

1: Summary adapted from Jingle's Summary Until Eleventh Chapter.