"Yes, yes! No merit, no contribution whatsoever, yet he wants a high official position and his own territory? This violates all propriety. It is completely inappropriate..."
Following the elderly official's outcry, several others immediately shook their heads and joined the chorus of disapproval. Two military officers even shot Marcus contemptuous looks.
"He's only a low-level knight, yet he wants to claim territory and become a lord? Never mind the demonic invasion. With abilities like his, he probably couldn't even handle a few roaming bandits and outlaws. His territory would be overrun within days. Granting him land would be nothing more than a waste of the Dynasty's territory."
'Damn.' Marcus quickly counted the officials standing before him. There were nine high-ranking officials in total, and only three had remained silent, while the other six had already voiced their opposition.
