Chapter 7 (2/2)

“I was told that all the prisoners here receive the same treatment, is that true?”

“On the surface, yes.”

…Unexpectedly, he was pretty honest, and what was this answer of his, like there was more to the story?

But I swallowed my bitterness and nodded my head. Because honestly, the fact that treatment wasn’t fair was something even I knew.

“If we follow this principle, as long as their crimes aren’t treason or felonies, all the criminals are allowed a period of time each day for a hike outside or to enjoy an activity in the common room. Right?”

“Correct.”

I held back my emotions. This next part was crucial to getting my request approved.

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Zolen: Rule of thumb, the usual structure is:

Baron = Owns a castle, usually has a small collection of guards. This title is a common reward for a military general.

Viscount = Owns a castle and small town, has the right to make a platoon.

Count = Controls a large area of land, usually including several towns, can make a small army.

Marquess = Owns a sizable territory, and usually has a few Counts under their command. You can not earn this title, you have to be related to royalty in some way.

Duke = Has rights to the territory of a Marquess or two and related to the royal family, so has a lot of political say.

Emperor/Empress = Owns the empire.

littlemetaball: *bows down at zolen’s vast knowledge*

Also zolen: a prison full of nobles, those poor guards.

also littlemetaball: GET IT? Like, poor guards, because they aren’t as RICH as the criminals?! hahahahahahhaa–