“Baron Corona, have you heard of seaweed?”

In the social circles where keeping up with trends is crucial, there isn’t a noble unaware of seaweed.

Yet, the reason for asking such a question is simple.

In short, it’s a way of saying, “Hey, I heard your family is practically broke,” and making fun of them.

For the recipient, it not only scratches their pride but also subtly implies that their family is being looked down upon, causing a minor political blow.

The baron wanted to throw off his gloves in anger, but he suppressed it.

Challenging a duel over such …