I understand the argument that you’re making progress.

But I can’t help but feel an equally strong argument could be made for the opposite.
A line of reasoning I would be very eager to refute, your Majesty.

I’m sure you would.

But when I tasked your group with this undertaking, I didn’t expect your investigation’s focus to alight on the essential nature of free will.

I know it’s a quandary that’s stumped humanity since the dawn of time, your Majesty. But I’m confident we’ll have it licked in a day or two.

Perhaps a month at the outmost…
I see. Then I think this little… demonstration will be of use in speeding you toward a solution.

Demonstration, your Majesty?
Yes. I believe the daily protest is about to commence.
Oh. Um… the what?