"A Royal Advisor, of course. They hold influence over matters of state and counsel the Sovereign directly."
Javier's smirk widened. "No. Perhaps that's true for other human nations, maybe even for your own continent. But here in Armand, Alf is the Head Butler of the Armand Estate. He has followed our father since Father was a child. He is not just a trusted aide; he is Father's right hand, his confidant, and his oldest friend. In Armand, Alf holds the highest rank among all the Armand staff. His wife, Erinette, is the Head of all Maids, ranking second. Her brother, Hesbeirn, known to all as General Hesbeirn, commands the entire Armand military forces. The Royal Advisor ranks after them."
Marcellus grinned, picking up where Javier left off. "It's not that we're scared of him. It's more that we don't want to sit through another one of his lectures on etiquette, protocol, and proper noble conduct. He can go on for hours, and he never forgets a single detail."
