Cherry's Speculation

The Duke of York wanted to enslave all the citizens of Victoria City.

But he wasn't able to do that due to his agreement with Victoria City.

Victoria City's leader, what the Duke of York referred to as mayor, was Duchess Lilo. Whether the title was legitimate wouldn't be discussed. An act of violence against a landlord would create gossip.

There would be various reasons for the declaration of wars and even sanctions against him.

The Duke of York didn't want to be sanctioned, so he needed a legitimate reason to declare war on Victoria City.

Humiliation was an appropriate cause for war.

"You may all leave. I'll not let Victoria City off."

The Duke of York calmed his humiliated Knights and said, "Spread the news of the humiliation to all parts of the Kingdom and send another group of Knights to warn Victoria City. You know what to do next."

"I understand, Grand Duke!"

The advisor acknowledged the Duke and left.