He furrowed his brows deeply.
Moreover, there are many talented individuals among the nobles, and he had to admit this fact. Due to the disparity in education, the likelihood of talent rising among the nobles is significantly higher than among civilians. He certainly could find ways to grant civilians the right to receive education, but that's not something that can be achieved overnight, and the kingdom cannot go a day without governance.
The Princess has already begun doing the same thing, but it'll take at least a generation to see results. In the meantime, he indeed needs the nobles to help construct the future of Erune.
But the crux of the problem is that most nobles prioritize their own interests; people like Ecco and Count Oting are far too few.
