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... king on a sharper edge. "Andrew," he began, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Explain to me why the reports from your barony suggest inefficiency in the collection of taxes. Your region is one of the wealthiest in the empire, yet its contributions have fallen below expectations."

Andrew's jaw tightened, but he kept his voice steady. "Father, the recent droughts have impacted agricultural yields, and the merchants are struggling to recover. I've implemented measures to — "

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