Where would your loyalties be?

“This current understanding is that Southamberston was annexed under the management of the king’s estate as our master died without an heir…. But that is not true.” Carl started at the beginning.

“Is that not the case?” Mira raised her eyebrows.

“Not in its entirety.” Carl shook his head. His eyes reflected a deep-seated regret.

“Continue.” Jack waved his hand.

“The Haribeorts who are the original owners of Southamberston do not follow the norms of inheritance. The father to son or closest male relative rule for inheritance does not exist for Haribeorts.”

“Their legacy has always been father to the oldest offspring, whether it is a male or female.”

“The only exception is when the heir passes the inheritance to the next in-line.” Carl continued “Let’s say, the eldest daughter who is the heir marries off to a distant land or another dukedom where managing both estates is more than she can handle; She can pass her birthright to her next sibling.”

“That is such a fair system.” Mira nodded