<h4>Chapter 577</h4>


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    Chapter 577


    It wasn''t just the legal schrs, including Marchio, who doubted Kishiar''s words. Even Yuder, who had somewhat anticipated what Kishiar might do when meeting the schrs, was taken aback by his unexpectedly bold statements.


    ''He intends to createws concerning Awakeners so quickly? Is that even possible?''


    In his previous life, new rules orws were only incrementally added when Yuder and his Cavalry returned from aplishing a task, or when an incident rted to Awakeners urred. In other words, it was extremely difficult to change imperialw unless something significant happened.


    Sure, regtions concerning the Cavalry could easily be amended. However, the weight of imperialw was entirely different. Yuder had heard that while it was easy to add exceptions to existing uses, creating entirely new ones was incredibly challenging.


    ''Of course, I had nned to discuss legition at some point... just not now.''


    Yet Kishiar was not someone who would recklessly plunge into the impossible. If he believed it could be done now, then perhaps it was better to do it sooner rather thanter.


    ''Yes... the issue might simply be that we have fewer Cavalry members and our influence is somewhat weak right now. Both will be resolved soon, and the Emperor is back in good health to back us up.''


    While being weak posed its own set of challenges, growing too powerful would also attract various forms of containment. Their current, moderate status might actually be the ideal time to act.


    ''But that''s my perspective... the real question is whether those legal schrs will help.''


    The schrs appeared stunned by Kishiar''s audacious proposal. Seeing Marchio''s trembling eyes, Yuder took a step forward, ready to intervene should Marchio charge at Kishiar.


    However, Marchio remained calm. The stern-faced schr wiped his face a few times and then asked a single question.


    "So... exactly what kind ofw do you wish to implement, Your Highness?"


    Kishiar smiled, as if he had been waiting for that question.


    "Excellent. Here is the draft of the target legition I''ve diligently prepared, along with a list of Cavalry regtions to support it."


    ''When did he even prepare this?''


    Yuder narrowed his eyes, unaware that Kishiar had brought such documents while they dined and traveled here. Marchio, who had begun reading the paper, also frowned considerably.


    "The focus appears to be onws rted to the treatment of Awakeners."


    "We have sufficient case examples from the activities of the Cavalry, which makes drafting this new legition feasible. All you schrs need to do ispile the justifications and help with the submission."


    "Compiling justifications is easier said than done... Provisions rted to the heat period of second gender Awakeners, marital arrangements, and child rearing and inheritance could face significant opposition. You are aware, of course, that even after submission to the council, there will be countless hurdles before the newws can be finalized. The temples and the Mage Guild also have to review and approve."


    Upon hearing the issues Marchio pointed out, the other legal schrs began to murmur amongst themselves, all wearing serious expressions.


    "I know. Don''t worry, I won''t leave all of this in your hands. This is something we''re starting with adequate preparation."


    "Phew..."


    Marchio wiped his face again. As he nced around at the other schrs, their eyes met, as if they were reading each other''s thoughts. It was as though they each possessed some uncanny ability to do so.


    After a considerable pause, they all seemed toe to a decision, bowing their heads in unison.


    "Since you''ve all appeared to have made up your minds, what more can this old man say? Just know that this will be a difficult battle."


    "Isn''t every battle rted to thew a difficult one, Marchio? Remember your own words?"


    "Those were the words I spoke to the young prince who came here, frustrated by the abundance of ''do nots'' and wanting to change things."


    Marchio''s words carried weight, but not like a thorny sharpness. Despite knowing thement was directed at him, Kishiar''s expression remained unchanged. He smiled.


    "When Emperor An, the Second Emperor, reformed thews concerning mages, he also faced significant opposition. But he aplished it, and thatw is now permanently embedded in the Empire, epted by everyone as a matter of course. If precedent matters, then we''re already halfway there, don''t you think? This is a battle worth fighting."


    "Things are different now."


    "Still, the situation itself is quite simrcreating new legal categories for people who didn''t exist under previousws."


    ""


    "Awakeners already exist, and their numbers will only grow, not shrink. Right now, young people moving towards the future, children yet to be born, could be new Awakeners. As the Commander of the Cavalry and an Awakener serving His Imperial Majesty, I believe it''s unjust to let them live in the Empire without even the smallest fence ofw to guide them."


    The smallest fence ofwa phrase Yuder had never heard before. But somehow, it struck a chord in him.


    Marchio too, seemed to soften his stern expression for the first time, lowering his furrowed brows. An unusually long sigh escaped his lips.


    "You''re aspelling as ever. Whether it was when you asked for help in setting up regtions for the Cavalry or now, it''s impossible for old men like us to refuse you. Alright, you have my support."


    "Thank you. You''re the ones I trust the most."


    Marchio received the thanks half-heartedly and soon disappeared, as if eager to put distance between himself and Kishiar.


    Yet Yuder''s perception of him had changed slightly from their first meeting. The legal schrs here worked on thankless tasks with fatigued faces, but before the work they needed to do, they never revealed any trivial emotions.


    It was no ordinary feat to maintain theirposure when confronted with the prospect of creating newws rted to the second gender Awakeners.


    ''I remember he said he''s been helping with regtions since the Cavalry was first established.''


    Yuder felt he understood why Kishiar chose to address this issue first.


    "Legal schrs rarely give a definite opinion on anything. They said it would be difficult, but they didn''t say it would be impossible. Don''t worry. They''re all people who love legal texts more than anyone else. I''d bet they''re now quite excited to dig up oldws and precedents."


    Kishiar spoke, perhaps mistaking the reason Yuder continued to gaze in the direction Marchio had disappeared.


    "I wasn''t worried."


    "Is that so?"


    "Although it may seem rushed, I''m beginning to think that now might actually be the right time."


    "That''s good to hear."


    "By the way, when did you find the time to write all of that? Didn''t you say you slept wellst night?"


    Creating the legitive n wasn''t particrly difficult; I had been contemting it in my head for some time. Knowing what to write made the rest simply a matter of speed."


    It didn''t sound like a lie. Given the circumstances, it was entirely possible.


    But what is this? This subtle feeling.


    Yuder gazed intently at Kishiar. In response, Kishiar squinted his eyes, seemingly pleased by the attention, but the feeling dissipated as quickly as it hade.


    "..."


    "Marchio has been here since the days of the previous Emperor. He''s a reliable schr in jurisprudence. Probably the only schrs you can trust not to toy with legal interpretation are him and the schrs here."


    "That''s why I came here," he said. Yuder recalled an impactful statement he''d heard earlier.


    "You said, ''Thew is the smallest fence.''"


    "Ah, yes. That''s a quote from Eloto, a famous schr in jurisprudence whom Marchio admires. I cited it on purpose."


    Kishiar grinned, pleased with himself.


    "Indeed. I''ve never thought of thew that way, so I found it quite insightful."


    "Law can''t determine everything. But a house with even the minimum fencing is different from one without. Of course, how well you maintain and protect that fence also matters."


    A fair point. A house with a well-nned fence from the start was certainly different from one where boards were hastily hammered in only after an ident urred.


    Yuder found this fact extremely satisfying.


    "I apologize for myte arrival, Your Grace."


    ---


    Hebreyina Reing, the current high minister in the Orr Empire, appeared with a face twice as weary as any schr''s. After exchanging greetings, she immediately downed a cup of ck coffee that her aides had brought, exhaling as if she''d barely escaped death.


    The first thing she said was an expression of heartfelt gratitude and goodwill towards Yuder.


    "It''s an honor to meet the famous Baron Aile here. I regret not being able to thank you at thest party due to unforeseen circumstances. Did you happen to receive my gift?"


    Since returning to the capital, the invitations and gifts that had poured into Yuder had mostly been screened by Kishiar. Still, he had shoved most of the gifts that passed muster into a drawer without another nce. It seemed the high minister''s gift was among them.


    But I can''t tell her that.


    "Yes, thank you."


    "Your contributions in the west have significantly reduced the workload for our administrators. Had that monster invaded a town or city, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Please find the gift useful; it was sent with sincere gratitude."


    Yuder thought he should probably look for the high minister''s gift as soon as he returned.


    Fortunately, the high minister did not dwell on the subject of gifts and got straight to the point.


    "I received your letter this morning, requesting assistance in selecting locations for branches across the Empire."


    "That''s right."


    "If you could specify the areas, I''ll notify the local administrators in advance. I can''t guarantee everyone will offer the help you desire, but"


    "That''s more than enough."


    "Very well, then."


    The conversation flowed, each participant carefully choosing their words, as they delved deeper into the intricate worlds ofw and governance.


    The high minister was a person of swift decisions. After spending a good while exchanging stories with Kishiar about the officials dispatched to the west for inspections, she casually brought up the topic of newws, something Kishiar had earlier discussed with the legal schrs.


    The high minister showed no particr reaction, but neither did she visibly oppose the idea. It was difficult for Yuder to discern what she was thinking as she listened to Kishiar''s words.


    ''As for the current high minister, I really can''t tell. In his previous life, she didn''tst long after Emperor Katchian and we never had the chance to meet,'' thought Yuder.


    Although she hadn''t worked under Emperor Katchian for long, it was hard to assert that she was truly loyal to the current Emperor. The atmosphere between her and Kishiar was strictly professional, which only intensified that impression.


    However, Kishiar stood up from his seat with a satisfied smile as if that were enough for him, signaling that their meeting hade to an end.


    "I apologize for taking up your busy time."


    "Not at all."


    A cordial yet political smile exchanged between the two, marking the end of their meeting.


    Yuder carefully asked as he followed Kishiar, who was climbing onto a carriage headed for their next destination.


    "Will the high minister truly support this neww?"


    Kishiar responded, "That''s not a bad response. She''s the one who has most keenly felt the need for a Cavalry due to recent events, so getting her support shouldn''t be difficult. However, it''s a bit unfortunate that she seems to have taken quite a liking to you in the process."


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