Chapter 69: Approval?

"That's… nice. I guess it helps in maintaining our image too." Lucius replied to Lita.

"Of course, as the nobles of this land, it is our duty to take care of our people. Those who do not do such a basic duty are not worthy of being a noble." Lita said with pride.

Lucius nodded his head and found her words to be reasonable. Even if he did not consider himself to be a 'good' person, Lucius would not govern the people by taking all their income in taxes or something like that.

He knew the rules of wealth and understood it was better for everyone to prosper together for higher benefits than to rule in a solitary manner while exploiting the people. While exploitation would give him short-term gains, it was not sustainable.

The two women sat down to eat while Lucius was busy with his thoughts. He too joined them but did not speak, choosing to spend his time in his mind.