Chapter 30: The Civil War in Pandir
Word Number:266
Author:苍渊之握
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Release Time:2026-02-24
After years of quiet stagnation, Feriatino welcomed an ambitious and enterprising Lord named Vicolarium. During his tenure as the commandant of the capital, Riscarlo, he had not only cultivated deep ties with the local nobility but also befriended several highly capable commoners within the city. This blend of a driven Sovereign and his shrewd, efficient subordinates breathed a newfound vitality into the entire region. Yet, a ruler determined to make his mark never tolerates another sharing equal power. Although Vicolarium maintained a facade of respect toward the Nerd family, the overbearing conduct of Latrides Nerd had become a thorn in his side. In the old days, as kinsmen by marriage to the Willem Royal Family, the Nerd family had received their appointments directly through royal decrees, serving as the Hereditary Regents of Feriatino—a position meant to either assist or monitor the Lord’s actions on the frontier. The high-born Latrides never hid his disdain for the Lord’s advisors who rose from the common classes. These political rifts gradually poisoned their private relationship, leading to scenes where Vicolarium openly questioned Latrides in public. In return, the latter denounced Vicolarium as an ingrate and accused him of being bewitched by his "lowly" counselors. The death of the aged Latrides brought a sigh of relief to those who feared an open clash. The Sovereign publicly mourned his passing, expressing profound grief over the loss of a "pillar of Feriatino." Latrides' descendants inherited his illustrious titles and privileges by the Lord's appointment, maintaining a humble and low-profile posture for a time. However, a smuggling case in Dilatum eve