Into a New Era
Six months after the trial.
As the New Year arrived, the laws were to be revised.
Father had been contemplating the contradictions in the law for a while.
It wasn't just in this country; the laws of any country seemed to favor the strong and disadvantage the weak.
The same applied to criminals.
"It seems things are finally changing."
"Yeah..."
"Now even the nobles can be taxed..."
The privileged nobles who exploited their status.
On that day, the imposition of unreasonable taxes on the struggling citizens was also under review.
"Father thinks the class system will eventually disappear."
"That's true."
A nation cannot survive with a class-based system.
That's why it might shift to a meritocracy in the future.
"But some nobles are still complaining."
"Father will handle it."
He had been trying to do something about it, hitting a wall in frustration.
I had seen him in his study, looking regretful many times.
We're all human, so why are we so different just because of our birth?
It's frustrating.
"Father is now the top diplomat. It'll be alright."
"Yeah... if it's Father-in-law, he can do it.”
Being born a lower-ranking noble, Father empathizes with the feelings of those in a weak position and tries to help.
People suffering from poverty.
Even if they have talent, those who are scorned based on their status and birth are numerous.
"This time, Father's wish will surely be fulfilled."
"Yeah, definitely."
In the meeting, there was resistance to taxing the nobles for the new laws, but it seems he highlighted the political situation of the country and the imminent collapse if things continued as they were.
Journalists and nobles supporting Father, especially in other countries, contributed to endorsing Father, so things couldn't be ignored.
"We've finally stepped into a brighter future."
"Yeah, it's going to be tough from now on. Well, it's already in progress."
"Huh?"
Henry looked with a troubled expression towards the garden.
There were two men and women quarreling.
"What's going on..."
"Why are they fighting in our house?"
Father, dressed in Knight’s attire, seemed to be supervising some sort of combat practice.
And the two competing were...
"Today, we settle this!"
"As you wish, Your Majesty!"
Lady Oriana and His Majesty the King.
Close by, waiting were their respective attendants.
"What the..."
"It's probably about Father-in-law. I wish they spent their time on more meaningful things."
Come to think of it, I heard a mention of a carnival coming up soon.
"I'll be participating in the carnival with Dee this time!"
"Could you please stop interfering? Your jealousy is unbecoming."
Ah, I see…
It’s about that.
They truly are unwavering.
But I suppose it's acceptable if it leads to peace.
With that thought, I decided to have tea again as we move towards a brighter future.
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