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Margraves were counts who were granted considerable military power to protect the territories that lay on the borders between kingdoms. They were exempt from taxation of the Empire and also had the authority to collect tolls from merchants and travelers who passed through their gates. With the financial resources gained from said tolls, the margraves were able to maintain armies that were disproportionately big compared to the size and economic scale of their territories.
Margrave Orquell was not an exception. He had over two hundred gate defenders and fifty border patrollers at his disposal. Furthermore, he also had the power to raise over five hundred troops in less than a week with a conscription order. He was a powerful governor.
“The battle for the throne is finally here,” Margrave Orquell muttered.
The nobles were all aware of the imminent battle for the throne. It was obvious to most people that sooner or later, the battle between the blood heir Varca Aneu Procana and the regent Duke Harmatti was going to take place.
‘So, the prince is choosing to get the help of the Empire.’
Margrave Orquell kicked his tongue in disproval. He had received a letter two days ago that Prince Varca had gone missing. It was obvious that he would defect...
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