@Riger And you obviously didn't read my side of argument. Well, let's just cling into our own opinion, shall we? Because after reading every single thing you write, I don't see anymore point in continuing this. It just makes me wonder if you actually try to listen from my side or try to make me think the way you do. I told you. Yes, rumors
ARE powerful but it's not like everyone's going to hang onto just one mere rumor. There's such a thing called a fight for the throne, sweetheart, unless you only read and watch series where kings have only one empress and one child because he seeks birth control. What do you think is the reason he becomes the king? Loyalty? Don't make me laugh. "Oh, this guy can be manipulated" "Oh, this guy is good" Greed exists, but hey, will you still dare to go against someone you know you can't beat? It's true that greed exists, but they also have a brain. Probably 1-2 people will go for it, but others? Baby, they corrupted nobles aren't corrupted nobles for no reason. There are thousands of people trying to get 'em down, but are they? No. No matter how you loathe them, they have a way to slip out of danger. There are many manga, manhwa, and manhua out there who give just punishments to bad guys, but don't get it wrong, because the truth is not as kind as you thought.
You know Ashoka? Bindusara? Yep. That's it. If you don't, then you might need to consider searching it up. Why do you think Ashoka doesn't just tell everyone "THAT WOMAN IS EVIL"? "SUSIMA TRIED TO KILL MEEEE"?
Just like how you'll reject someone who suddenly opens a van door and offers you candy even though you've ever seen that person in the TV (Unless our ways of thinking differ. Couldn't blame you then. Just be careful at nights)
Yes, greed. But there are nobles that will stay neutral, and it's not like they will abandon every. single. thing. that happened in their territories just because of a mere rumor. Logical and realistic are two different things, too! So, before saying something is realistic and something doesn't, let's see AN example from OUR REALITY SHALL WE?
United Airlines. There are so many fucking cases. Fucking evidence. And all the rumors. Are they down tho? No, right? Even tho they can charge em lawsuits? Alright. Let's stop there. This isn't going anywhere. I know neither of us is going to change our minds.