After returning the things Old Raywinter had sent, the news that Baron Reiner intended to abolish the First Night Right and a series of other harsh taxes spread far and wide.
Everyone was talking about Reiner's actions. The residents were deeply grateful to Reiner, praying to the Holy Father in heaven that they and their descendants could all live in the territory of the Moreland Family and continue enjoying such good days.
Even Goer Castle, which had only just been brought under Reiner's rule, was singing his praises and becoming more wholeheartedly loyal to him. People were always forgetful. Forgetting that someone had killed their father was always easier than forgetting that he had seized their profits. Being able to live a good life was everyone's pursuit.
In contrast, Reiner had given them such hope. After these taxes were abolished, their lives would become far better than before. They would never again have to face the misery of watching their children cry themselves hoarse from hunger while they had no food to put in their mouths.
"May the Baron be blessed! O revered, mighty, supreme, omniscient, and omnipotent Holy Father, bless our Baron!"
"Wonderful! Thank the Holy Father for his blessings, allowing us to live under Baron Reiner!"
"Boohoo... The Baron is truly so good!"
"Oh, merciful Baron, I'm willing to do anything for him—even die for him!"
The residents were deeply grateful for Reiner's actions. Some even wept bitterly over them. They felt that their days of hardship had passed, and that as long as they lived in the Baron's territory, they would never need to worry about freezing or starving to death.
They even included Reiner's name in their daily prayers, offering prayers on his behalf as well.
The free citizens, however, regarded it with indifference. Apart from