"You'll be under my employment as soldiers," she revealed. "You'll retain your titles, they'll still be useful when dealing with others… but at the end of the day, you'll be my soldiers. You will be forever loyal to me, you will not disobey my any command, …you will die for me if I ask it of you."
"…"
Once they heard the offer, the nobles' eyes were cold and determined and they were poised against Savine.
'At least they possess that much of their pride,' Murkato thought with satisfaction. 'Of course, they would. What life did they lead before this? They certainly valued themselves more than just money and opportunities. Especially if they came from someone who did not respect them at all.'
She then looked at Savine mockingly. 'You're making a big mistake. The nobles were ready to break down just yesterday, but you just had to rush it all, didn't you? Couldn't wait just a bit more, you needed to win harder.'