The New duke's Greeting

Saint, Magic Tower lord, duke, hero.

All were words referring to Franz.

Even taken individually, they were enough to inspire awe in everyone, yet they all belonged to one person.

It would not be an understatement to say that Franz was truly a person who would make history in the empire.

It would only be a waste of breath to even mention what an excellent means this was for nobles to advance their standing.

He would surely become a sturdy shield, and a spear that defeated all things.

Simply put, it meant their lives as nobles would be happy from now on.

Nevertheless, the reason the nobles did not let go of their tension was the precedent set by Duke Ishtar.

A massive pillar supporting the empire, trusted by the citizens and the emperor, he had been revealed to be none other than a cultist.

Even the nobles who had maintained close relationships with him had all met their end on the execution ground - no, they had been burned at the stake and turned into ashes on the execution ground...