Reborn as a Mind-Reading Empress
Chapter 942: The Ones Who Made Sibruh

Chapter 942: Chapter 942: The Ones Who Made Sibruh

No one said yes as all of them glanced around, trying to find the person who asked the question.

[Who dared to suggest execution?!]

[We never said we wanted their whole family to die!]

[It may be better indeed to replace the ruling household, but executing all of them is too much.]

Thankfully, the people were reasonable enough not to want the execution of the whole family.

After all, noble households were not formed out of nothing. Especially ruling households.

Ruling households were usually the ones who created the territory over the years.

This was exactly why punishments on ruling households were not given arbitrarily.

If someone from the ruling household failed, their other family members were usually made to take over.

If the whole family was part of it, then their relatives who contributed the most to the territory, or simply the closest kin, in honor of their ancestors’ efforts.

Sibruh was made by the Sibruh Household’s ancestors. Thus, they cannot simply be removed from power.

"If I made you the new lord right now, are you sure you will do better than the current Marquess?

Will you accept any punishment I give the instant you make a mistake?

Even if that’s to execute you and your entire family?"

Arabella returned the question to whoever it was that asked it.

She was daring him to say yes, but he hid himself instead.

’See? You wouldn’t,’ Arabella scoffed.

{Alwin, have that guy investigated.}

{Alright.}

Arabella was rather furious at the scene she saw from Ferdinand’s recollection, so she wanted to scold these people first.

Ferdinand was not talkative, but she was now, so they had no choice but to listen to her.

It’s true the Sibruh Household had failed due to the Former Marquess but they had done a lot for these people as well.

"Have all of you learned your history thoroughly?

I did as best I could from the best historians before I came here.

This Marquessate, this territory, was made by the Sibruh Household’s ancestors with their blood, sweat, and tears.

As a family of warriors, the first Sibruh family was the only one that chose to settle here.

The environment was dangerous, with both monsters and beasts attacking them daily.

However, they protected this land and their family and continued to live here.

They grew in number as the years went by, and they farmed these lands and protected them from attacks.

Thanks to their efforts, more people came to live here under their protection.

But with the lands finally bearing fruit, outsiders suddenly wanted it for themselves.

The Sibruh Household fought for these lands at the cost of their lives, even as some chose to abandon them and run.

They kept fighting for this territory until they grew in strength.

The Sibruh Household built this castle, a stronghold to protect the people who chose to stay with them.

And that is how the population here grew.

However, as more time passed, monsters and beasts were no longer the only threats here.

Bandits as well. They came to attack and pillage this territory repeatedly.

Other kingdoms set their eyes on it as well.

All dangers gathered together until Sibruh decided to accept becoming a part of Valeria to thwart some of the dangers.

I believe most of you know this.

This is your history after all.

Or have all of you forgotten about it?

Are you going to abandon the entire Sibruh Household for one person’s mistake?"

Arabella paused and let her eyes scan the area.

[This is also true, but...]

[Her Majesty is right. The Sibruh Household and their ancestors were the ones who made this territory.]

[How embarrassing it is for Her Majesty, who’s not even a Valerian, to be the one reminding us about our history.]

The people were finally reflecting on her words, so Arabella gave it more push.

"You must remember that the Sibruh Household had been protecting you for years.

Their ancestors made this territory, and they maintained it as best they could with the available resources they had.

Without them, Sibruh would not exist today.

You are neighboring a dangerous land that is home to beasts, monsters, and bandits alike.

Do you think you would have survived all these years without protection from the Sibruh Household?

If the Sibruh Household fell, do you think you could protect Sibruh from the same threats for more than a hundred years?

For more than a hundred years, the Sibruh Household had done their job in keeping you and your ancestors safe.

This is exactly why we cannot simply replace the ruling household despite the Former Marquess’ mistakes.

His mistakes are not the mistakes of his ancestors, nor his children and kin.

The same goes for you.

All the mistakes you have committed are not your children’s.

So I implore you, in honor of the past and for the sake of the future, let’s work together right now instead of fighting each other.

Please give the Sibruh Household another chance. And this time, they will be under our watchful gaze and guidance.

I know they have failed you once, but the Sibruh Household and their knights have upheld their duty to prevent the dangers lurking in the neighboring lands from reaching you.

We plan to make Sibruh a prosperous territory in the coming years so I hope you help us in doing so."

Arabella pointed out facts that the people had been taking for granted due to the peace and comfort they enjoyed.

They forgot that years ago, Sibruh was not a safe and peaceful territory where they could farm without guards looking out for them.

"Our deepest gratitude, Your Majesty."

The Marquess, his other family members who are here, and all his entourage bowed deeply to Arabella for appreciating the effort they and their ancestors had put in for Sibruh.

Some were even teary-eyed at how touched they were, and barely stopped themselves from crying.

No, the elderly father of the Former Marquess, who had just arrived, was crying with tears of joy and gratitude that his and his ancestors’ efforts were not ignored.

Arabella didn’t even know how to respond to the looks they were giving her.