Chapter 1006 - 515 The Emperor and the Electors_2
"But now that the original royal family of Alsace has returned, should Alsace’s status as an Elector be restored, and the interim rights of the Marquis of Fort Regen, acting as the Alsatian Elector, be stripped away?"
As these words were uttered, the Marquis of Fort Regen, who was standing on the edge of the most central circular conference area, instantly became tense and looked up at Ivita, who was sitting among the common nobility.
For the nobles within the Empire, the seating arrangement at this Empire Council was a field of fame and fortune they all wished to advance in throughout their lives.
Because Fort Regen undertook the responsibility of hosting and maintaining the Imperial Parliament, and received an annual allocation of imperial taxes, it had a unique status. Thus, when Alsace vacated its position as an Elector and sought independence, Fort Regen temporarily took on the duties of the Elector in its stead.
And now, because of Ivita’s return, it was possible that Alsace might come back.
Thinking this, the portly Marquis of Fort Regen looked at Ivita, a mix of aversion and dislike inevitably appearing in his eyes.
Ivita, not knowing why, glanced at the Marquis of Fort Regen but didn’t think much of it; she didn’t need to fear a mere marquis anymore.
’Alsace is among the most centralized of all kingdoms, quite like a small Kingdom of Frank,’ Ivita thought. ’It’s likely that Alsace was originally the foremost among the Eight Grand Electors.’ ’Henry VII must have wanted to establish his own kingdom, which is why he chose independence. This might be related to some deal with Oyo III.’
’Emperor Oyo III must have wanted to reduce the presence of Alsace in the Empire as much as possible.’