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Without a just cause, even the emperor could not confiscate a noble's land. However, what constituted a just cause could vary depending on the power dynamics of the parties involved.
Yanchinus entered the castle with the violet eagle cloak swaying with his steps.
Step, step.
He walked down the long corridor and sat on the lord’s chair. In front of him, Count Haifa and his lieges bowed their heads.
Clank.
The sound of metal quietly spread as armed soldiers roamed the castle.
Margrave Javoka struck Haifa Castle with only fifty soldiers, but the unexpected raid left Count Haifa with no way to respond. Soon after, the castle was completely taken over by Javoka’s men.
“It is an honor to be able to serve you like this, Your Majesty.”
The large figure of Margrave Javoka in fur-adorned steel armor spoke. He was the lord of the northwestern borders and was not originally a pro-imperial faction, but Yanchinus made him an offer he could not refuse.
Yanchinus looked at Count Haifa, who had his head bowed, and his second son, Kamil, who knelt next to his father.
“Count Haifa… Your son plotted a rebellion and insulted the imperial family in front of many witnesses....
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