From the Empire's map of noble family influence, the Ross family's main power base lay in Rick Province. However, in Morning Breeze Province they also possessed significant holdings: two cities, three fortresses, and vast tracts of directly governed land.
Nightfall Domain was likewise one of the Ross family's territories. Back when the Riss family's sixth-tier Divine Chosen was still alive, that was true dominance—enclaves and industries everywhere, immense family power.
But now? Even their ancestral lands were being eyed.
"So the first time we meet, he calls me a 'good, honest man.' They must've investigated me beforehand—bullying the easy target."
After Count Kote's death, as his son, Phield would inherit a portion of land. If he married Elsa, that would give the Nibelungen family room to maneuver.
First, through political manipulation, they would ensure Phield obtained territory in Morning Breeze Province.
