Chapter 13: Wine
There were actually reasons why someone with Arthur's level of contribution to his empire hadn't been given the position of Duke, but instead he was only a viscount.
A little better than those below his ranks – the glorified commoners.
A reason why he wasn't promoted was because in the eyes of the public, just promoting someone to the position of duke was unreasonable in the eyes of the public, there would be no justification.
Those who also fought in the war wee given the position of glorified commoners, if he alone were to given the title of baron, it wouldn't take long before the people got ideas.
Then there was the other reason why he wasn't chosen for the position.
It was because he wasn't much of a political genius. He was, at best, "okay" in politics. Nothing special.
That was why he held the position of viscount.
The spirit that taken over him was well-versed in politics, in fact, there was a chance that he could have been promoted. However, his corrupt practices were far too open – even a commoner wouldn't have to do much to uncover the dirt he had on him.
But now that he was back he would try to do his best.
However, every action he took, even if they were meant to restore, would have their own consequences.
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