At the dining table, Howard set down his fork and spoke with a measure of conviction, "One must always be aware of the loyalty of their vassals. By winning over their hearts and inspiring loyalty, I can ensure their allegiance is secure."
Terni, slightly angered, put down her fork as well.
"Don't take it the wrong way, but I strongly disagree with what you're saying. Let's say, for argument's sake, you're unable to win over your vassals completely. What then?"
Howard lifted his head, his eyes bright with intensity.
"The very foundation of feudalism is the obligation of vassals to provide military support to their lord during wartime. That's an unbreakable rule of our world! Even if they harbor grievances against me, I can still forcefully summon 20% of their troops."
