440 440. One More Headache

"Serfs? What is that?" Kaecilius questioned with no eloquence in his manner. 

While King Conrad was interested in any viable solution. "Your grace, can you elaborate?" 

Sylvester provided a brief explanation of the changes that would occur for both of them if they agreed to accept his suggestions.

"A serf is an individual who enters into the service of a noble due to reasons such as bankruptcy, inability to pay a debt, or simply needing a way to survive. Unlike slaves, serfs possess rights and are considered humans, not property. They can love, marry, and form families as they please. If a noble harms them, the King or the Church can directly punish the noble for violating the laws that bind humankind.