Chapter 819: Bk 3: Ch – 247 Trial of Maria(pt-2)

“See, even you cannot deny that we have soldiers mouths to feed. Then tell us where we get the money to pay those soldiers if we don’t take money from the people of our land. We do not stand on mines of wealth.” Twenil spoke turning all over and addressing the crowd as well.

The crowd around him nodded at his words.

“Indeed, is it wrong to be an aristocrat? Do we not ”

“You as the land owner must maintain a balance between the people and your place in the state. You were not active when we were asking for different ways to make it possible for us to increase the wealth of the Empire.” Duke Cross argued back he was staring at the man frowning.

“Besides, I don’t think it is right for you to change the topic like that. I did not say it is wrong to have inherited wealth. I said it is wrong to have power to protect the people of your land and use it to save the people who are depending on you.” He turned to address the crowd.