"The treaty he signed secures the northern border for fifty years. Your entire family lineage has not contributed a fraction of that security to this realm. You have utilized your vocal cords to create unnecessary friction in a secure sector. That constitutes an act of administrative sabotage."
She didn't look at his guards, who were currently paralyzed with fear.
"Demerti will issue the paperwork by sunset," Elara commanded, her voice ringing with the finality of a guillotine. "Your titles are suspended pending a full audit of the public works treasury. You and your household will relocate to the outer provincial borders to oversee the road construction manually. If I hear your voice in this capital again, I will have the security detail remove the variable permanently. Clear the corridor."
