And the earliest aristocrats were not an oppressive rentier class that burdened the populace. On the contrary, they actually fulfilled equivalent duties while enjoying their privileges; whenever demonic monsters caused trouble within their territories, they were the first to stand up and fight against them.
"But now it's different."
"Today's aristocrats have changed, becoming 'Divine Blood Nobles.' Those with great strength but without the bloodline of deities can only be classified as part of the citizenry. This is why the classical republic could stand toe-to-toe with the feudal system, because both sides have transcendent forces supporting them—let's see... The first recognized Divine Blood Noble, son of the Divine King and Princess Danaë, the naturally born demigod, the great hero Perseus of the constellation Perseus. "
