Chapter 74
If I had to describe the character known as Ashié Grasis in one phrase, I would say this:
‘A royal who is not like a royal.’
He treats those below him with kindness, while maintaining enough dignity so as not to appear weak.
He keeps his grace so he’s never looked down upon, yet refrains from indulging in extravagance.
In both the arts of learning and martial prowess, he never neglected either and always honed himself, bowing down to look after those of lesser status.
Most of the relief policies carried out by the royal family likely came from his mind, right?
If you only hear this much, you’d probably think:
“Eh? Isn’t that ideal? Why do you say he’s not like a royal?”
A frugal, clean-living royal who cares for the people.