The most significant characteristic of youth is their daring spirit. Upon receiving a hint from Hudson, Rakel didn't hesitate to report to the Capital.
Let the higher-ups of the Duchy worry about such things!
Although as a scion of an old Noble family, Rakel detested such rule-breaking behavior, when compared to the Duchy's strategic goals, he found the occasional crossing of boundaries acceptable.
Moreover, had the Moxi Duchy not crossed many lines already?
Starting with the Orc invasion, the Moxi Duchy had been forced onto a path of "top-down reform."
Change after change, the original political system had been transformed before anyone realized it. The thoughts of the Nobles had shifted from adhering to tradition to mere survival.
Choosing to expand outward was essentially because the Moxi Duchy's elite were terrified by one war after another, utterly devoid of any sense of security. Driven by a crisis mindset, they sought every means to strengthen their power.
