Theodore's Arrest

Theodore was an Honorary Duke without territory, though he was crumbling under the Emperor's blatant disregard,

“A Duke arrested in broad daylight?” “The Imperial Guard moved? What on earth is going on?”

Even he, after all, was a Duke, and among those arrested with him were several High-ranking Nobles of Count rank or higher.

The news of their arrest caused no small stir among the Nobles.

“Isn’t it just because she didn’t like them?” “Even if Duke Offenstadt was losing influence” “If we stay silent in a situation like this, it might be our turn next.”

The remaining Opposing Faction Nobles were bewildered by Luise’s aggressive actions,

“Mobilizing the Imperial Guard directly, isn’t that too drastic a measure?”

“If she intends to completely eliminate the troublesome Nobles...”

Even the Nobles who fully supported Luise expressed concern over what seemed like an excessive exercise of authority.

“Count Gruber, how have you been?” “Count Steinberg! What is this situation?!”...