Earl Piers sneered.
Precedents matter significantly. The Felix family has a lot of dark history. With such a neighbor behind one's back, it is tough to be vigilant.
As for "fairness", it's merely theoretical. The stratification of society has long seeped into every corner of the Continent of Aslante.
The Alpha Kingdom is still decent; with the threat of the Orc Empire, the Major Nobles dare not go too far. On the surface, they maintain the veneer of "fairness".
However, once the stakes get high enough, this veneer is insufficient. In the end, what matters most is one's lineage.
"The continent is going to be in chaos!"
Baron Caryo can't help but exclaim.
This is the experience of history; whenever an outstanding generation emerges, it marks the beginning of the continent's upheaval.
When these elites find that the world has left them no room for advancement, they inevitably stir up the situation.
The simplest operation is to incite a war.
