Vol V Chapter 134

In the Duchy of Thunder, the movement of civilians choosing their surnames was first started in Keane Hill. After the newly-appointed baron, Louis Keane, took over the scepter of power from his mother, Anna Keane, the first decree he issued was to fully implement the movement of civilians choosing their surnames.

Undoubtedly, this was something that Anna had deliberately left to her son's benefit. Given her level of prestige, she would have been able to follow in the Republic of Northwest's stead and start this movement right at the beginning. However, she had put it off for more than a year. During this period, she repeatedly dropped hints on several occasions, but ultimately, the movement was never really implemented. She only allowed enough progress to sate the citizen's appetite.

In the end, she left this matter to her son, who was thus able to win the favor and support of the citizens as soon as he took office.