Philip fell silent for a moment before letting out a sigh. He said, "You're right. The number of royal seats is fixed. In Holtrien, our families have always maintained rankings and classes, a tradition that stretches back for centuries. But only a few ever make it to the royal level.

"Originally, things were as you said. If you were strong enough, your power alone determined your rank, your status, and your influence. But ever since Mr. Vazquez came into play, treating the entire world like hi