Scammed. Artie felt like she was scammed when the chancellor came to look for her after dinner. He said that the archduke had prepared duties for her to solidify her standing as the archduchess. However, she figured she would be dealing with diplomats and agriculture as those were normally the industries given to the queens or duchesses in other duchies and territories.
Why was she being led to the court building?
"Lady Ellis, we are about to start the court hearings for the small court. No need to fret as they're nothing but petty crimes committed by individuals to a small degree. Theft, trespassing, spitting… most whatnot of the angry people. All the verdict will solely be your word; any kind of punishment may be given as you see fit. However, I do recommend that you refrain from mutilations and the like."
