The Enforcer

An enforcer is granted various powers as the Grand Duke’s representative.

The nobles of the North have no right to veto the enforcer’s actions and are obligated to cooperate fully with the enforcer’s investigations.

Among them, the most powerful right granted to an enforcer is the authority to mete out summary punishment.

That was the decisive reason the enforcer became a symbol of terror.

Yet Edwin had never appointed an enforcer before.

It was an expression of his confidence that he could control his vassals without resorting to excessive tyranny.

Over time, some people interpreted his mercy as weakness.

Baron Wesslow was one of them.

Since Edwin had maintained a policy bordering on neglect until now, surely nothing would happen just because he showed a little defiance.

“S-Sir Ivan! No, Your Excellency! If you’d only sent word, I would have come to greet you personally!”...