this, Count Kerling became a very influential figure and one of the main players in the aristocratic faction. Recently, he has fallen out of favour somewhat because he began to quarrel with his eldest son, who is the husband of the only daughter and the apple of Archduke Tilvan's eye. It turned out that Thill Kerling does not support his father's methods and is inclined towards his father-in-law's attitude, which is to remain neutral in internal conflicts and support the rapid response to external threats. The Archduke himself is delighted with this, especially considering that his daughter and Thill will inherit his title. With this in mind, the dear count had decided to marry Laven, his only unmarried grandson, to the daughter of another neutral or undecided magnate. After what happened in the crystal palace, he lost this opportunity. Laven became the least desirable person among the aristocrats. - Bleist took a deep breath. - And the count is looking for someone to blame.
-That means that regardless of everything, the whole situation would have been resolved in the same way.- Draco muttered. The dragon pondered something for a moment.- Now everything is clearer, only the factions... Could the master say something more?
Darius hadn't expected that. He thought the boy would ask about the mentor's work, the intelligence office, the Azure Guard, or the Grand Master himself. But the dragon was interested in something else.
-Of course, Bleist nodded.-There are many factions among the rulers, often small ones that are part of larger structures. However, they are all united by the pursuit of their political goals. It would take a long time to list them all, and besides, I don't really know all the small factions that tend to appear suddenly and disappear just as unexpectedly. There are five main camps.- The mage shifted in his seat and glanced out the window. - Briefly, the aristocratic faction seeks to limit the Grand Master's powers and transfer them to the city council. I think you are well aware of what that means. The military faction, on the other hand, wants
