Chapter 153: Inflection Point (3)
「Imperial Citizenship Law for the Protection of Aran Bloodlines」commonly known as the「Imperial Citizenship Law」, was officially promulgated.
Princess Justine had personally proposed it, and the Emperor had stamped it with the Imperial Seal to grant his approval. There was no possibility of reversal.
"How in the world does a law this absurd and unconscionable even exist!"
The 39th District on the Empire's outskirts, 'Zestfall'.
Home to numerous magitech enterprises, universities, the Mage Tower, and various other institutions, it had united in deep concern and fury over this legislation.
"They're going to investigate everyone's family trees, and if you turn out to be an inferior race or a mixed-blood with their blood in you, you're permanently expelled from public office and universities? On what basis, and by whose authority, are they even distinguishing between pure bloodlines and inferior races in the first place!"
Joshua, the hot-blooded son of the Zestfall University chancellor, shouted with his fist raised.
But the chancellor regarded the scene outside the window with a hardened expression and shook his head.
"...Keep your voice down. That's how you bring the night upon us."