On the following morning, Berengar rose bright and early with a sense of fatigue. He once more had most of the energy drained from his body as he entertained his wives. More importantly, he had an important meeting later in the day, and thus there was little time for him to relax.
With this in mind, he quickly finished his morning routine before heading out the door of the royal palace; as he sat within his carriage, he carried a briefcase filled with important documents regarding his five-year plan.
His destination was simple; it was the temporary residence of his Uncle and father-in-law, Chancellor Otto von Graz. Since their victory in their war for Independence seven months ago, Austria had become a sovereign Kingdom.
