Yes, this is the aristocracy. Other nobles who were once of lower status than them acquired the same status as them through transactions... Although it was a nominal status that had no real meaning, it was still unacceptable to them.
Therefore, they will follow suit and strive to improve their social class in order to maintain it.
From baron to viscount to earl to marquis, a strange emotion would form a nightmarish chain, prompting them to continuously return land to Isabella.
In Iraq's words: "It's rolled up."
"But Duke Caligula is hindering the nobles' actions."
Regarding Marilla's report, Isabella recalled that Marilla had once said... if the Duke was interfering, he would spread rumors throughout the Empire to divide the nobility.
It seems that...Ira had given her all the answers to everything.
However, she didn't have any major problems using it, because she was Ira's student... Although she felt somewhat sorry for Ira, he was definitely living a more comfortable life now than when he was in the Empire.
"Then let's send a message throughout the empire."
As Isabella spoke, she seemed to have thought of something, and chuckled softly, saying, "Spreading the message 'Duke Caligula is anxious,' just that one sentence is enough."
Just you wait, Lord Ira! When I bring you back to the Empire, you will be amazed at how close you are to the Empire and your dreams. You will praise me, and then... we will embrace each other with laughter.
"Oh, and please take this to Ira for me... Don't let anyone know."
"Hmm? Yes, that's right!"
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