Industrial Cthulhu: Starting as an Island Lord - Chapter 107: Is He Crazy?

... in front of him.

The guests invited to the banquet were all nobles from the island, essentially all of Hughes’ subordinates.

For example, Alexei, who held a noble title. Any civil servant above the eighth rank could receive a noble title bestowed by the royal family.

Of course, they were not granted fiefs, but the title allowed them free access to high society, something many merchants couldn’t buy even with money.

Therefore, Hughes and Chloe’s quiet departure di ...