It is an early indication of how all their fancy titles and authority is paved with brutality.
All their wealth and power are reliant on the subjugation of those living under their thumb.
That is where Aemma finds herself.
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There is no honor in this decision, only a complete and utter disregard for her well-being.
They have been given this because of a family name, nothing more.
Despite this, they will exercise as much force as it takes to maintain their control of the throne.
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Aemmas early demise was without any purpose or meaning other than to maintain this system of succession.
Even as it is rather blunt, this doesnt dull the devastating impact it has on the story.
