These Demons Do it for Free

Chapter 98

Fiona drooped her shoulders, looking down like a puppy caught in the rain.

She seemed overly downcast over something so minor, but everyone’s perspective differs, after all.

Officially, she’s the Grand Duchess; privately, she was my peer and my first teacher.

It made sense if she wanted to maintain that dignified image.

"Could I appear that unsightly?"

"...Did he say anything else?"

Anything else?

Of course, he did.

Actually, quite a lot.

She was practically broadcasting, *I’m hiding something~, but pushing her to talk about it didn’t seem right.

"But what about the Grand Duchess succession issue?" I asked.

Fiona had said it wasn't my concern, but how could I not worry?

I had no desire to intervene, but knowing Fiona might be in danger, I couldn’t ignore it.

"It’s fine, really. Even in the worst case, it’s unlikely to devolve into violence. While hierarchy matters in the line of succession, ultimately, it’s about who garners the most support."

"So hierarchy isn’t everything?"

"The hierarchy is there just in case. It’s mainly for emergencies, like if the position were vacant during a war, to fill it quickly. Official succession happens through the electors’ vote."

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