"A comprehensive analysis of our constitutional foundations would benefit vampire governance," Lucius proposed during a routine council meeting, his tone suggesting nothing beyond schorly interest. "Particurly historical applications and precedents that may have been overlooked in recent centuries."

  This seemingly academic directive unched vampire society's most thorough legal examination in generations. Schors from multiple territories began compiling ancient texts, original governance records, and historical case documents into a single comprehensive reference.

  What none recognized—not even the legal specialists conducting the research—was Lucius's particur interest in a specific, never-invoked constitutional provision: the theoretical mechanisms for removing an Archduke.

  The resulting study revealed that while no Archduke had ever been removed since the founding of vampire society—the original five having maintained their positions since the Evolution—the constitutional framework included clear provisions for such a process. According to the ancient documents, an Archduke could theoretically be stripped of title through unanimous vote from all other Archdukes if found to fail in maintaining territory, subjects, resources, physical appearance, and dignity befitting the position.

  "These provisions were established during initial constitutional formation as theoretical safeguards," noted the chief legal schor delivering his findings to Lucius. "Though never implemented, they create bance within our governance structure."

  Lucius reviewed these documents with careful attention, asking pointed questions about verification requirements, procedural specifics, and implementation mechanics. To the schors, these inquiries appeared as thoroughness from a ruler known for precision in all matters. None suspected his systematic documentation of these findings represented groundwork for potential future application rather than historical curiosity.

  "Ensure these constitutional mechanisms are properly preserved in our central archives," Lucius instructed as the project concluded. "Though theoretical, they represent important aspects of our governance foundations."

  The comprehensive legal study was subsequently cataloged within vampire society's central repository, its findings accessible to those with appropriate clearance—exactly as Lucius had intended. Like so many other elements of his long-term strategy, this legal foundation would remain dormant until circumstances aligned for its precise application, potentially centuries in the future.