Vilteon’s scheme was intricate.
By inflicting such a harsh punishment himself, there was no longer any reason for Ian to step in. As a result, any potential for sensational rumors about discord between the imperial family and the new master would be fundamentally blocked from spreading.
In this way, the authority of the imperial family would not crumble.
Who could possibly criticize a brother disciplining his younger sister? From the perspective of ‘family,’ this was an utterly normal act. Furthermore, it was a path that benefited both Vilteon and Iris.
Through punishing Iris, Vilteon reaffirmed the hierarchy between them. Until now, their sibling relationship had been seen as merely formal, but this incident would make many people realize it anew.
No matter what, an ‘older brother’ is still an ‘older brother.’
Iris, too, would have no grounds to complain.
After all, being evaluated as having her manners corrected by her older brother would be far better than rumors of her clashing with the ‘master.’
Of course, Iris herself…