Within the territories of a Major Noble, one could obtain equal rights and status to that of a Noble; however, once outside, they had no share in various political powers.
Others acknowledged them as Nobles if given face, otherwise, they were just common civilians.
Even when a Lord generously allocated fiefs, their political status remained unchanged.
"But they want us to commit murder..."
Before Baxter could finish his sentence, Scarface cut in, "Big brother, even bandits need to show loyalty when they join.
How can the Moxi People confer Nobility on us brothers who have no achievements?
You know, completing the task could lead to being conferred as Viscount, which means getting a city and several large towns as a fief!
By then, what will our brothers lack? For a lifetime of wealth, we must fight for it no matter what."
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"Once past the Steel defense line, it's like returning to our homeland, but we don't know how far the internal situation of the country has developed.