A pact

Fabian didn't detail how Sam established this lawless land, abandoned by the monarchy. But, he said Sam was a natural ruler and his ruling made this hopeless land flourish into a peaceful land.

The tales of how Grimsbanne stood in the past sounded like a dream. However, my father used to tell me that Grimsbanne was akin to such a dream-like place that was far better than the Capital city.

Everyone was almost equal. There were no nobles who could abuse their power. Although poverty never died, everyone was satisfied.

Hearing it from two different people made me think there was legitimacy in it. After all, the duke went into his slumber. He was the person who balanced this land, and without him, it just went downhill.

"Well, that concluded our lesson today." Fabian smiled as he glanced at the window.

"But it's still early." I tilted my head, glancing outside. The sun hasn't set yet, and we barely tackled anything aside from Sam.