It depends on the standpoint, too. Even if Wendelin’s father and brother are equivalent as appointed nobles from His Majesty’s viewpoint, on official occasions it could result in bossy and difficult behavior if your brother and your father face each other.” (Artur)
The punishment for such behavior wasn’t as simple either. There seemed to be ostracism by the network of fellow nobles in such situations like 『In spite of being a noble, he is an idiot who doesn’t understand the rules of nobles』.