章節 163: Sabotage the Archduchy

The archduchess could only leave the rest to Miel. He had ways to make people obey with or without using the name of the archduke. Moreover, Larkin did say that the noble houses that refused to pay for the taxes would be stripped of their rights to their lands. It might be harsh, but from the state of Black Galacia, the war efforts were necessary. This was the only way that Ellis Plains could help the five northern devildoms.

Without further ado, the seneschal walked towards the study of the archduke. After knocking, he entered right away and found Larkin slacking off… which was not normal. Then again, he could understand if Larkin would feel exhausted from time to time. "Your Grace, I need your advice on a matter about the tax collection charges. I have reasons to believe that ten houses decided to pay less than mandated.