They say it would be complicated to inherit the peerage and property. The bad relationship between Finance Minister Rückner and his younger brother is famous within the royal court.
It’s no wonder he doesn’t possess a single letter of introduction.
“The world of merchants is hard as well, huh? … But, is he participating at the final section for the sake of training his body?” (Wendelin)
Looking at it from the view of a person staking his life earnestly on spearmanship, he might be seen as slightly disagreeable person.
For example, even if the person himself has no evil intent.